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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
  • These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In 2021, the Association of National Advertisers counted 39 media KPIs in use among its members, and found only five ranking in the top dozen for both importance and actual use.
    — Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Jones downplayed the significance of Hamilton's familiarity with Kennesaw State's coaching staff when asked on Tuesday.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But there’s no hiding from the significance of Saturday’s meeting for USC.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of significance
Noun
  • In 2021, prior to import restrictions imposed on Belarus, the United States imported about 700,000 tons of potassium fertilizer from Belarus, accounting for 5% of total imports, according to federal data.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Federal Communications Commission banned new imports of Chinese humanoid robots and robot dogs over national security concerns.
    — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of import
Noun
  • With a festival of this magnitude, work begins after the previous one ends.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But even a bump of that magnitude wasn’t enough to grab the top spot among the league’s best earners.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • Despite these benefits, both AI and quantum computing will also have negative consequences for cybersecurity.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • As in Pachinko, Lee captures the consequences that systemic historical upheavals visit upon private life.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of consequence

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

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