as in importance
the quality or state of being important
no one could fail to realize the momentousness of the occasion
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Recent Examples of momentousness
The film moves between past and present with a fitting sense of discovery and momentousness, Maya Shenfeld’s score pulsing with suspense.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentousness
Noun
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Historically, at the Bernabeu, the coach and their own tactical ideas have never been of primary importance.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to being around her work, Zohran appreciates the significance behind it.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Each month’s full moon has a different name that carries cultural significance.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Between 2020 and 2023, 70% of US imports of rare earth compounds and metals came from the country, according to a US Geological Survey report.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans can't agree on spending measures that would pay federal workers and save safety-net programs from running out of money — while GOP lawmakers are beefing over beef imports.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the Sooners already have two losses, so the magnitude of that win might not be as great as beating Alabama or Vanderbilt.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The least convincing aspect of the show is the conspiracy itself, which seems oversimplified for a scandal of its magnitude.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s the commercial consequences.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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