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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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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
As Woolley consolidates power, the righteous Marks worries Woolley’s rise is more important to her than the cause.
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Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
But depth is always important — see last season — and Kolek and Bergert headline the organizational reserves-in-waiting.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Like my grandmother, some Black Americans have faced longstanding inequities in health care, which have contributed to lower trust in the system and, at times, delays in seeking important checkups.
—Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The people in Peter's life are very important to him.
—Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
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Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
But depth is always important — see last season — and Kolek and Bergert headline the organizational reserves-in-waiting.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Like my grandmother, some Black Americans have faced longstanding inequities in health care, which have contributed to lower trust in the system and, at times, delays in seeking important checkups.
—Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The people in Peter's life are very important to him.
—Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Singleton said that preparation is rooted in a broader understanding of what actually drives trafficking around major sporting events.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In recognition of Black History Month and its century-long mission to highlight the contributions and impact of Black Americans, this year’s expo pays tribute to one of the most influential eras in Black commerce and economic empowerment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Before the expansion of the 10 Freeway led to the demolition of numerous homes in West Adams, the suburb was home to several affluent and influential Black Angelenos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And ironically, the most arrogant ones are the worst ones.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But there’s a throughline in Smith’s most popular works — he’s been cast repeatedly as a villain, and usually an arrogant or smug one.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nutrition is key to our overall health, and farmers are proud to grow and raise a diverse range of crops and protein for consumers to enjoy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this week, the UN Refugee agency said a significant number of residents had left Al-Hol camp, the other major detention camp in Syria, and that the Syrian government plans to relocate them.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The direct meeting with Grossi is a significant step after Iran suspended all cooperation with the IAEA following the 12-day war in June with Israel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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But like the British wartime leader who also led his country’s fight against a bigger, more powerful enemy, Zelensky has made missteps along the way and his future looks increasingly uncertain as the war grinds on.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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What a trigger warning presumes is that readers are entitled to be protected before the fact from the possibility of powerful emotion, an odd entitlement at best and one that is seldom afforded to any being in the course of the rest of life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is always this weird, uncomfortable hierarchical relationship, where the journalist might feel superior, or the subject feels that way.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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And one way to try to defend your inferior offer is to try to attack ours, instead of just making a superior offer yourself.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a young Denholm Elliott makes for a delightfully smug Edgar Linton, and the underrated Angela Thornton brings to Isabella Linton a welcome sensuality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dealing with prying relatives or well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) smug married friends?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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