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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
The most important oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia suffered a hit.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
But because curcumin can interact with certain drugs, talking to a healthcare provider before adding turmeric to your routine is important.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Beshear said last month that order helped the commonwealth make significant and important progress in the fight against addiction.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Maybe just as important, the Royals wanted his veteran leadership in the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
But because curcumin can interact with certain drugs, talking to a healthcare provider before adding turmeric to your routine is important.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Beshear said last month that order helped the commonwealth make significant and important progress in the fight against addiction.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Maybe just as important, the Royals wanted his veteran leadership in the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oligarchs scooped up major publications and donated them to a consolidated media foundation, co-opting the free press and turning it into the Prime Minister’s bullhorn.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Nation’s members and affiliates through the years have included some of the most influential artists in rap history.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through interviews with other influential artists, the film highlights the emotional and societal burdens that accompany their achievements, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in celebrating their contributions to music and culture.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the sun and Jupiter clash, you’re cosmically protected, but arrogant behavior won’t get a pass.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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For Iran, what counts is resistance, against arrogant and wicked oppressors, chiefly the United States and Israel.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, a proud UCLA alum, recorded a video congratulating the team on its title win from one champion to another.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sister Linda DeCero, a proud South Philadelphia native, is full of energy and Philly sports pride.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in the void of space, even the tiny kick of a photon becomes a powerful engine.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since then — indeed, since the Great Recession of 2007-2009 — the private equity sector has been promoting itself as a source of financial returns superior than those of conventional stock portfolios while glossing over cavils such as Buffett’s.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Every shark movie owes a debt to the sacred mother Jaws, but the thriller about bitey creatures spreading carnage and mayhem in bad weather that Thrash most resembles is Alexandre Aja’s superior nail-biter, Crawl.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bateman’s Clark is comfortably semi-famous, semi-smug and also, maybe, a decent guy.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Over Your Dead Body is not for the faint of heart, but give or take a rape threat that crosses the line into smug sadism without quite seeming to realize it, the violence lands as more comically cartoonish than horrific.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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