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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
And all of them had studied the significance of that oath, including in classes like those taught by Joseph G. Amoroso and Lee Robinson, active-duty Army officers who graduated from West Point and later served as professors there.
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Jeff Inglis, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Given the historic significance of such an arrangement, Washington should also be prepared to manage reactions and concerns from others in the Indo-Pacific.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
In addition to the astronomical excitement of the lunar event, the new moon also boasts astrological significance.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 May 2025
Its global acclaim — including an Oscar nomination — underscored the international significance of Iran’s underground cinema and the power of art to resist, even in the darkest of times.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Jeff Inglis, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
Given the historic significance of such an arrangement, Washington should also be prepared to manage reactions and concerns from others in the Indo-Pacific.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
In addition to the astronomical excitement of the lunar event, the new moon also boasts astrological significance.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 May 2025
Its global acclaim — including an Oscar nomination — underscored the international significance of Iran’s underground cinema and the power of art to resist, even in the darkest of times.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significance
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Leave time to meet Indigenous artists in the Carving House and discover the meaning of totem poles at Totem Park.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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But for many, sadly too many, shelter carries other, more painful meanings: a marker of dislocation, of homes gone, of safety, memory, and love lost.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Fears that the Wrigley video board would overwhelm the senses and make the center field scoreboard seem obsolete have mostly been allayed over the last decade.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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June's sometime lover Nick (Max Minghella) was among the casualties, a man who could never commit to any side of the cause finally fell victim to his own sense of survivalism.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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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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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Investors can expect a swathe of economic data out of Europe on Wednesday, including German import prices, final French gross domestic product figures, French and German employment data, and an update on Turkish economic confidence.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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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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As with everything Banksy, siting and context are chief among the avenues of investigation into the man’s intent and into his his hilariously ruthless nocturnal execution of his art.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Smith was charged with violation of probation, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell and interfering with police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Outside that anonymous act, the job is to report the truth, whatever the likely consequences.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Significance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significance. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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