1
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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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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4
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
Trump stressed the deal would maintain American control of the storied company, which is seen as both a political symbol and an important matter for the country’s supply chain, industries like auto manufacturing and national security.
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into an important offseason.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
The intelligence teams gather during interviews preceding testing is just as important, if not more so.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into an important offseason.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
The intelligence teams gather during interviews preceding testing is just as important, if not more so.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The arrival of humans was arguably another major and rapid evolutionary transition.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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However, the attributes that make someone truly effective in a comms leadership role are often less flashy, and far more influential, than many people may realize.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Giorgio’s death served to protect larger interests, such as contracts and political relationships between the city’s influential families.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The exiled poet was criticized for his arrogant attempts to influence British and American foreign policy.—
Graham Robb,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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There is something dangerously, provocatively arrogant about his glorified gang leader looks.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Their many successes and proud history are well known, so there are plenty of arguments to support Madrid in this competition… and also to want anyone but them to win it.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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For a bit of old soul Florida, head to Everglades City, a proud frontier town in subtropical swamp wilderness.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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With over 350 works spanning 10 centuries, ‘Kings and Queens of Africa’ is a powerful tribute to the continent’s enduring artistic and cultural legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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In April, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and 32BJ, two politically powerful local unions, endorsed Cuomo despite having also pressured him to resign in 2021.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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While the screen compares surprisingly well with the Steam Deck OLED, the Steam Deck supports HDR in addition to the superior OLED panel, which the Legion Go S does not.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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If quality depth is the standard, the Big 12 is superior to the ACC.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-three years of a smug, smarmy host, and a bunch of sportswriters desperate for sound bites and attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There’s the divorced couple maintaining their relationship for their children; the happy and occasionally smug monogamist; the man who prefers not to commit; the woman who can’t decide.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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