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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
Saturday, June 14, holds a lot of significance this year.
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Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
According to the study's public significance statement, some types of screen use, like coviewing with parents, appear to have little harm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
This beautiful book is a compendium of Jewish foods, offering little, lighthearted lessons in their origins and significance.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025
Multiple items were destroyed, including valuable antiques, other furniture and items of historical significance.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
According to the study's public significance statement, some types of screen use, like coviewing with parents, appear to have little harm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
This beautiful book is a compendium of Jewish foods, offering little, lighthearted lessons in their origins and significance.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025
Multiple items were destroyed, including valuable antiques, other furniture and items of historical significance.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significance
Noun
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And the steps of Jalal’s therapy are as follows: Cognitively reappraise the meaning of the attack.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The study explored how people make meaning out of romantic relationships, particularly during their relationships and after breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Investors are valuing OpenAI as essential infrastructure (not a startup anymore), considered to be in the same league as cloud computing or semiconductors, highlighting the strategic importance of foundational AI models.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The importance of hairstyles did not disappear from American culture, but even some hairstyles became increasingly subject to claims of biological inevitability: white women grew long hair naturally, and white men grew full beards naturally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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After the temporary tariff relief on Chinese imports into the U.S. resulted in a 50-percent one-week surge in bookings for Hapag-Lloyd on the trade route between countries, container flow accelerated even further in the weeks after.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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Under the agreement, the US temporarily lowered its overall tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China cut its levies on American imports from 125% to 10%.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 June 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,
6 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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However, Bespoke noted that stocks' climb of around 20% is relatively small compared to historical performance in the aftermath of slides of this magnitude in the VIX.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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This is the boldest and biggest plan any candidate has presented in the race — because the city needs a plan of this magnitude to address the housing crisis.—
Zellnor Myrie,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2025
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This distinction in intent produces markedly different outcomes.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But there was never any doubt in their intent: put a creative, Midwest spin on country music.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Which Approach Better Serves Education? Evaluating these competing visions requires considering both immediate impacts and long-term consequences for educational access and quality.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Significance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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