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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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3
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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important differences
significant differences
considerable differences
substantial differences
notable differences
crucial differences
an important contribution
a major contribution
an invaluable contribution
a valuable contribution
a vital contribution
a key contribution
an important role
important implications
major implications
serious implications
considerable implications
huge implications
meaningful implications
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Recent Examples of important
His most important influence, though, remained lithography—its limestone and grease pencil—and the engraver’s chisel.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Food production is by far the most important cause of biodiversity loss.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The threat of Bezos, and the more existential threats posed by capitalism and the government mean that the interests of booksellers and the literal work of book selling is more important than ever.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Getty Images Iran launched a missile strike against the largest American military installation in the Middle East, near Doha, Qatar, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran's most important nuclear sites over the weekend.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Food production is by far the most important cause of biodiversity loss.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The threat of Bezos, and the more existential threats posed by capitalism and the government mean that the interests of booksellers and the literal work of book selling is more important than ever.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Getty Images Iran launched a missile strike against the largest American military installation in the Middle East, near Doha, Qatar, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran's most important nuclear sites over the weekend.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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But what sounds innovative on paper has opened the door to major privacy slip-ups.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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All of this is to say: fitness is the biggest influential player for the Dutch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Bezos was previously married to influential philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, 55, who helped build Amazon in its early days.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The protests proved conclusively that Americans will not tolerate the deployment of the U.S. military in American cities, the constant line-stepping over constitutional boundaries, the arrests of political dissenters, or the arrogant defense of police-state tactics.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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In Aesop’s fable, the turtle (traditionally called a tortoise, which is a type of turtle) is a winner, a perpetual underdog who defeats the arrogant hare.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Our more than 18,000 Bombardier employees are proud to welcome this new, important customer to our family.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In 1977, Peter Murray, a lecturer in art history, had the modest idea of putting some sculptures on the grounds of the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire—a city that was the proud birthplace of sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.—
Kin Woo,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Adding significant pieces on the open market is costly and risky, perhaps no more or less than daring to move on from Dobson.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The company is trading at merely 0.4 times its potential revenues for 2030—a significant discount for a technology leader poised to grow from nothing to over $10 billion in revenue within a few years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This collection is a powerful vindication for those of us who have been wearing shorts almost all through the fashion weeks this season.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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This could unlock powerful use cases beyond assistive tech for people with paralysis.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This can lead to greater customer satisfaction and superior end-user experience—especially in internet-facing domains such as media streaming, Web gaming and trading, which require high performance, real-time response and low-latency connectivity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Furthermore, these fine fibers also yield superior drape and movement, allowing fabrics to flow and conform to the body with elegant fluidity.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The smug and sanctimonious tenor of their briefing makes that plain.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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In a comedic twist, the Labrador retriever was filmed turning back to his owner during the drive, with a smug look on his face as if to boast about his comfortable spot.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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