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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In the wake of the gambling scandal sweeping the NBA this week, the NFL sent out two memos — the subject of one was league and club staff, and the other was players — both obtained by The Athletic, to remind players, coaches and league personnel of the importance of adhering to its gambling policy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The images reminded him of the importance of travel and capturing the special moments and experiences along the way.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Protectionism assumed a metaphysical significance for Canadians concerned about losing their identity and autonomy.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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While many of the Romans and Greeks who came to the city were undoubtedly here for the warm waters, the place had great religious significance as the site of a Plutonium cave, or entrance to Hell.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump is facing criticism from many US cattle ranchers after signaling support for increasing low-tariff beef imports from Argentina to ease record beef prices in the United States.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tariffs impacting Chinese imports specifically could affect Tennessee manufacturing, the report said, because businesses rely on those materials and because goods from China are subject to some of the steepest duties.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Should the Argentine currency in Monday’s trading session climb at a similar magnitude to that seen in cryptocurrency markets in the wake of the election, the US could be on course for hundreds of millions of dollars in gains.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The magnitude of the attack and the extent of its damage was not immediately known.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s the commercial consequences.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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