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
  • Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The fable emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all members of a community, regardless of size, background or abilities.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Once a site on the Tentative List is formally nominated, independent advisory bodies assess its significance and conservation measures.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Donalds, who turned 48 last week, has said he would be humbled by the historical significance of becoming the first Black governor of Florida and of the former Confederate South in more than 150 years.
    — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of significance
Noun
  • Beijing has hosted a flurry of global leaders this year, while major economies have struggled to slow a surge of imports from China.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • On top of the 3-euro duty that was tacked onto low-value shipments on July 1, the EU imposed a new 2-euro handling fee on e-commerce imports from outside the bloc on Sunday.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of import
Noun
  • Not since the aftermath of Watergate in 1974 had the GOP faced a statehouse reckoning of this magnitude, according to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Outnumbered two-to-one and outspent by many magnitudes more, the election plunges California Republicans deeper into the political wilderness.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • The data — provided by Eric Eager, then with PFF — has proven extending a three-point lead to six points late in the fourth quarter has more consequences than advantages.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This is the extraordinary rise of one company that refused to play by the rules and set out on a path of ambition, risk and consequence.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of consequence

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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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