1
as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
the discovery of penicillin was a very important event in the history of medicine
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2
as in influential
having great power or influence
Rachel Carson was an important figure in the environmental movement
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
an important businessman who always expects special treatment wherever he goes
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
oh, you're so important—you think the world revolves around you
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Recent Examples of important
Half of the chokeberry and elderberry shrubs, important for songbirds migrating, were also burned up.
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Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2025
Those are universal important themes to be exploring.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Wiholl Puff Short-Sleeve Sweater Headed to an important work meeting?
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Your barking Chihuahua may be an uninvited participant in all the important Zoom meetings of your neighbor who works from home.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2025
Those are universal important themes to be exploring.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Wiholl Puff Short-Sleeve Sweater Headed to an important work meeting?
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Your barking Chihuahua may be an uninvited participant in all the important Zoom meetings of your neighbor who works from home.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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Hernández’s issues in right field are well-documented, and the Dodgers already had to overcome one major miscue this postseason during Game 2 of the Wild Card Series.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Predicting what matters in fashion was once an elite sport, the province of those who attend those big runway shows in New York, Milan, London, and – right now – Paris, like the editors of influential magazines.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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The more centrally located an entrepreneur is within a web of influential contacts, the greater the access to social capital and other valuable resources.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jean stepped out as Nia approached—lean and arrogant, a cigarette pinched between her lips.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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IndieWire is proud to announce that Art House New York is launching, thanks to founder Lesli Klainberg, former president of Film at Lincoln Center.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pinochet was proud of his personal library, with books on guerrilla insurgencies, the writings of Antonio Gramsci and other Marxist theorists, and accounts of communist crimes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tribal nations report no immediate significant effects on services like healthcare and education.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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So then the woman tried calling out to other significant names in her life.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Oxygen bleach soaks—Oxygen bleach (not to be confused with chlorine bleach) is a gentle yet powerful whitening agent.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The shoes help to lower the risk of future foot issues via their superior grip and traction, courtesy of a multi-directional rubber outsole.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The first is Ziron Cladding, which was developed to offer superior corrosion resistance compared to the Zircaloy 2 cladding used in over 175,000 GNF fuel assemblies worldwide.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, Ralph has a smug attitude when talking to Brad.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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