as in significance
the quality or state of being important
a final exam has great importance
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Recent Examples of importance
Africa currently accounts for 20% of Vodafone’s revenues but is expected to grow in importance.
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Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Amid sagging test scores and chronic absenteeism in the United States, a growing cadre of academic experts point to the importance of student engagement at this age.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
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Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Amid sagging test scores and chronic absenteeism in the United States, a growing cadre of academic experts point to the importance of student engagement at this age.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for importance
Noun
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Through her lectures and art, Sangeetha champions faith, inclusivity, and the spiritual significance of cultures, striving to create a more compassionate, understanding, and harmonious world.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The ruling could bring relief to electronics vendors and retailers fearing the high import costs of Trump’s tariffs.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The challenges facing the manufacturing industry have only continued to grow since the U.S. administration announced 10% tariffs on all imports to the U.S.—
Rohit Prakash,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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With climate change, storms are becoming bigger and wetter and are bringing large amounts of rain to inland areas, often with deadly consequences.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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For decades, residential development has occurred to the east and west despite the significant adverse health consequences for neighbors.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Porter said the results illuminate the magnitude of the groundwater crisis in the Southwest, which is particularly helpful for state officials and lawmakers.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Ring While the United States Geological Survey stresses that factors like the distance from the earthquake, type of soil a building is built on and construction design are all key factors, damage begins to occur if an earthquake reaches somewhere between 4 or 5 magnitude.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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