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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the significance of that word is much debated by biblical scholars
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
the political significance of the special commission's report
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Recent Examples of significance
That classification has legal significance, Riverside contends.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Never was Claude’s significance more clear than when a knee injury hampered him in early February.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Now with Johnson's voice cameo in episode 2, Mazin explains the significance of the James song.
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Never was Claude’s significance more clear than when a knee injury hampered him in early February.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Now with Johnson's voice cameo in episode 2, Mazin explains the significance of the James song.
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significance
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These words capture the whole meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The journey of doing this has also had a lot to do with giving these things a second opportunity and a second life — getting them out of a warehouse or room or box and somebody actually using it and giving it a new meaning.—
Grace Weinrib,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Musk and the other Tesla executives on the call continued to tout the importance of artificial intelligence and autonomous driving to the company's future.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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This program will cover strategies for maximizing productivity in small spaces, organic and regenerative gardening techniques, and the importance of building healthy soil.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Colts’ draft analysis • Mock draft analysis: Does TE still make the most sense in Round1?—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In this sense, Biden’s brand of post-neoliberalism fed the body but not the soul.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Third, tariffs have been laid on imports of minerals and battery components, especially from China which is a major source for the U.S. What about 2025?—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety is high at international grocery stores reliant on imports.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Those waves and factors related to the shifting ground determine an earthquake’s magnitude, as measured through 10 on the scale most commonly used to describe quakes.—
Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim CNN,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have declared intent to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, according to a court document filed on Thursday evening.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The executive order shows intent, but turning that into impact will be a longer journey.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many scams are designed to isolate victims, urging secrecy or fabricating legal consequences to keep them from asking for help.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Significance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significance. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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