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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the significance of that word is much debated by biblical scholars
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
the political significance of the special commission's report
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Recent Examples of significance
By highlighting this contradiction, Hannah-Jones reinforces the historical and contemporary significance of Douglass’s message, urging America to grapple seriously with its unresolved racial injustices.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
It is known for being the home to the the family of 27th U.S. president, William Howard Taft, but its historical significance is attributed to a Black artist who defied the odds of his time.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Regardless of its precise origins, there’s little question as to the significance of foul in Middle Eastern cuisine.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While the pontiff represents Roman Catholics globally, the office's historic significance and influence in world affairs continue to this day, and Pope Francis was vocal on topics such as welcoming immigrants, curbing climate change and creating a more inclusive church.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
It is known for being the home to the the family of 27th U.S. president, William Howard Taft, but its historical significance is attributed to a Black artist who defied the odds of his time.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Regardless of its precise origins, there’s little question as to the significance of foul in Middle Eastern cuisine.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While the pontiff represents Roman Catholics globally, the office's historic significance and influence in world affairs continue to this day, and Pope Francis was vocal on topics such as welcoming immigrants, curbing climate change and creating a more inclusive church.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significance
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April 2025 The Hierophant: April invites you to seek deeper meaning and wisdom from your life, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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In 1689, Locke examined natural rights in the second treatise of Two Treatises on Government, but his first treatise established the full meaning of those rights.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Indoor facilities have grown in importance as MLS considers aligning its schedule with the biggest global soccer leagues.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The clothes gave the sense that Jacobs and his team must have had a ball coming up with these creations.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This checklist should be thought both in the sense of a weekly or monthly planning and on the actual cleaning time itself.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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The administration quickly backtracked on the highest import taxes, however, and stocks have since rebounded, on investors' hopes that a more costly trade war might still be averted.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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In contrast to exports, imports from Ukraine into Central Europe have shown significant volatility in recent years.—
Lidia Kurasinska,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Federal law prohibits any children's product or component part from containing more than 100 parts per million (ppm) of total lead content by weight.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Only many days after the start of the heat wave would the magnitude of the tragedy begin to sink in, as newspaper articles and nightly news reports tallied hundreds of deaths across Chicago.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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There have been money woes and police scandals, but nothing of the magnitude that would put village sustainability at risk.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Not proving that intent could mean a lesser conviction like criminally negligent homicide with a 1-2 year prison sentence or reckless homicide at 2-4 years at the time.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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As for e-bikes and electric scooters, the village is following state law with no intent currently to take local action, East Dundee Police Chief Joshua Fourdyce said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The episode underscores the precariousness of elite status in Putin’s Russia—and the unpredictable consequences for those who lose the president’s trust.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Another potential consequence if the emergency regulations had expired would have been a 10% loss of catch for Massachusetts lobstermen who primarily fish in state and federal waters in the Gulf of Maine, known as Area 1.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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“Significance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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