as in importance
the quality or state of being important
no one could fail to realize the momentousness of the occasion
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Recent Examples of momentousness
Even if the sense of urgency might feel the same as ever, especially amid the Mahomes window of potential, the momentousness and sheer volume of necessities are singular.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
The film moves between past and present with a fitting sense of discovery and momentousness, Maya Shenfeld’s score pulsing with suspense.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
The film moves between past and present with a fitting sense of discovery and momentousness, Maya Shenfeld’s score pulsing with suspense.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentousness
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This is not an area where Chelsea can afford too many exits without high-quality replacements, particularly given the importance of attacking full-backs in Alonso’s football.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This year, brands are turning out an abundance of newness as consumers still emphatically embrace the heritage bottom and sustainability continues to grow in importance.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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For travelers interested in surrounding themselves with AC nostalgia, Resorts Casino Hotel holds significance as the first legal casino hotel outside Nevada, having opened in the 1970s.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Similar to birth stones and flowers, each month’s herbs hold a special significance—as well as practical benefits.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Noun
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China is concerned about dependence on seaborne imports, which account for about 90% of its oil.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Anybody would be lucky to be alive from a crash of this magnitude.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Pete has disappeared while trekking a little too far from home before, but nothing to this magnitude.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Noun
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Back in Arachova, in the shadow of Mount Parnassos, the consequences are already visible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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