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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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Recent Examples of important While the transit and stellar wobble methods are still the most prolific, the science of direct imaging is bringing us some of the most important results in exoplanet science, including prospects for life. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 6 Sep. 2025 However, the park also includes historic Fort Jefferson, which protected important shipping lanes in the Gulf in the 1800s. Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 The findings of the study are important as the AHE here didn’t come from spin magnetization (like in normal ferromagnets). Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025 But there are other ways, just as important, that the public preference for classical money manifests itself. Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for important
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Adjective
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International, with direct flights from New York, Chicago, Boston, and beyond.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The VMAs have long recognized the work of standout talent whose artistry has made an influential cultural impact over the past year, shifting the global cultural narrative while shaping the landscape of the music industry.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That gives Bruni Tedeschi, Marcello and his co-writers Letizia Russo and Guido Silei a lot of freedom to mold this influential giant of the 19th century stage during a transitional period toward the end of her life.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These early years emphasized goofiness, offensiveness, and mocking arrogant celebrities who pushed their platforms at award shows.
    Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The announcement was made during a backstage segment involving NXT General Manager Ava and the arrogant superstar Lexis King.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • But the proud Eugene will not hear of it.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • According to Pliops, deploying Pliops XDP LightningAI in data centers offers significant cost savings.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.
    David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Alongside Bates is Marshall, who plays Matty’s superior, Olympia.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Howard sells his smug malice, digging into Matt in a way no one has before until the whole thing devolves into a physical fight.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, Martineau’s sign angered plenty of Democrats, some of whom were already worried that smug liberal activists are harming the party.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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