MOMENTOUSNESS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

momentousness

noun

Definition of momentousness

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. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025 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

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Noun

There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down.

— Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
The importance of falling well has only grown as players have adapted movement patterns from clay and hard courts to grass.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of importance

Noun

Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Second lady Usha Vance mocking The New York Times for reading political significance into her Old Navy maternity dress and the New York Knicks celebrating their NBA title were featured in last week's News Quiz.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of significance

Noun

That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The bureau said government spending, exports, consumer spending all drove real GDP growth, while imports dragged.

— Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of import

Noun

The consequences of those decisions, however, including suspensions, may be modified under Article 27, which FIFA cited in reversing Balogun's ban.

— Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026
Extreme heat pushes these cool-water species beyond their comfort zone, sometimes with deadly consequences.

— Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

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