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
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Miller said he’s always emphasized to his players the importance of getting out of their comfort zones and being the best version of themselves possible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The dividing line between state and federal government Michele Goodwin, professor of constitutional law at Georgetown University, said understanding the significance of Illinois and Minnesota’s lawsuits begins with understanding the importance of the Bill of Rights and the 10th Amendment.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some researchers have cast doubt on the significance of the study due to its small size.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rosado is expected to address the significance of the developments for South Florida and the broader region.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The tariffs included a baseline 10% tariff on almost all imports, higher country-specific rates for many trading partners, and additional sector-specific tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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The broad range of companies fighting the cost-warping import taxes demonstrates how Trump’s chaotic trade war has disrupted all aspects of the economy, a Texas trade expert says.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Somehow, this new sensation emitted an awareness of the magnitude in which skateboarding would warp my life, which only ratcheted up the anxiety of blowing it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Also, many of the quakes may be around the same magnitude, geologists said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The tense music and security cam footage seem to suggest this isn’t over, that Cooper could face consequences for hurting the guy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now there is hard evidence this all is getting very real, with consequences for everyone who pays an electric bill.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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