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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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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
The Horned Frogs got most of their important work done during the first week of the portal, and now the program will aim to finish strong with the portal closing on Friday.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Conditions tend to stay good not just on storm days, but across entire weeks—an important distinction for travelers committing to a long-haul trip.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Though his play was important to his and the team’s success, he’ll be remembered for everything else.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Right-wing nationalists may well secure power in some big and important European countries, a development driven partly by dismay about mass immigration, and partly by economic stagnation.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Conditions tend to stay good not just on storm days, but across entire weeks—an important distinction for travelers committing to a long-haul trip.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Though his play was important to his and the team’s success, he’ll be remembered for everything else.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Right-wing nationalists may well secure power in some big and important European countries, a development driven partly by dismay about mass immigration, and partly by economic stagnation.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, after major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failed to negotiate a deal before Sunday's midnight deadline.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The decision will cap a months-long search process for arguably the most influential role in the global economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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As any photo of John Lennon, Kenny Loggins, or Gregg Allman in the early seventies will attest, Jesus was one of the most influential forces in fashion at the time, as well as in pop culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This version of Ryan was arrogant, unable to conceal pride in his accomplishment.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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South Florida sports history is proud to have been the host for Crump’s barrier-busting history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Indescribable, illogical, and oh-so powerful belief.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hellyer however noted that for now Iran’s powerful security establishment remains intact.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, there's no strong evidence suggesting that strength-training in a fasted state is superior to training in a fed state for muscle growth or performance.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Neither assurance of German manufacture nor of superior sound quality sufficed to get the bills back into the salesman’s palm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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But that poem is no smug cliché.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marcello is looking especially smug and evil in this scene for reasons unclear.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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