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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Literacy screenings are not typically conducted in medical settings, but several prominent pediatric care centers, including Boston Children’s Hospital, promote early literacy resources to families in recognition of reading’s importance for a child’s development.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The importance of Eglin Air Force Base and the broader military presence in Northwest Florida cannot be overstated.—
Shane Weddle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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War in Iran has increased the significance of the Druzhba oil pipeline from Russia, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The broader significance of this product lies in its potential to reduce reliance on very large battery packs — a major cost and weight factor in electric cars — by offering a flexible way to extend driving range when required.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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For the past 60 years, Cuba has been dependent for oil imports from, first, the Soviet Union, and later from Venezuela.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, temporary import duties are capped at 15% and can run for up to 150 days, unless Congress votes to keep them in place for another 150 days.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Total lunar eclipses with magnitudes only slightly above 1 tend to appear lighter copper or reddish in tone rather than a very dark crimson, because the moon does not travel deeply through the shadow.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Benji discusses the potential magnitude of Team Mexico winning the tournament.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead of focusing on teacher pay, classroom resources, or working conditions, the FEA pushed a partisan political protest that could saddle students with disciplinary consequences on their permanent records.—
Anastasios Kamoutsas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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With tensions escalating, attention has shifted back to the Strait of Hormuz, where any disruption would have immediate and outsized consequences for global oil and LNG flows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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