momentousness

noun

Definition of momentousnessnext
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 Even if the sense of urgency might feel the same as ever, especially amid the Mahomes window of potential, the momentousness and sheer volume of necessities are singular. — Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 The film moves between past and present with a fitting sense of discovery and momentousness, Maya Shenfeld’s score pulsing with suspense. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentousness
  1. importance
  2. significance
  3. import
  4. magnitude
  5. consequence
Noun
  • Hispanic and African American households also collectively drive more than a third (36 percent) of TikTok Shop’s beauty spending — which highlights the importance of diverse products and paying attention to a range of multicultural audiences.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The district set its screen time use targets for elementary and middle school students, but did not set a target for high school students, noting the importance of digital literacy skills as students prepare for college or careers.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Keep it up Keeping in mind that the Chiefs chose not to play several players of significance in their first preseason game, their two best players were rookie running back Emmett Johnson on offense and safety Jaden Hicks on defense.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Two intense races are at the top of the ticket, and the results will not only hold significance for Georgians at home, but also for Georgia's representation in Congress.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of significance
Noun
  • India's Venezuelan crude imports have risen from zero in March to 383,000 barrels per day so far in August, according to Kpler data.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Between the import increase, the trade war with Canada and the actual war with Iran, White House policies are squeezing ranchers in the lead-up to what is sure to be a challenging fall season.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of import
Noun
  • But the plaintiffs in the case, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, have argued that the administration cannot bypass congressional input for a project of such magnitude — 90,000 square foot.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In some ways, the magnitude of producing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is like televising a Presidential Inauguration that happens every four years.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Federal Trade Commission has warned AI companies that privacy and confidentiality promises carry legal consequences.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequence

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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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