1
as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
the discovery of penicillin was a very important event in the history of medicine
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as in influential
having great power or influence
Rachel Carson was an important figure in the environmental movement
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3
as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
an important businessman who always expects special treatment wherever he goes
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
oh, you're so important—you think the world revolves around you
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important differences
significant differences
considerable differences
substantial differences
notable differences
crucial differences
an important contribution
a major contribution
an invaluable contribution
a valuable contribution
a vital contribution
a key contribution
an important role
important implications
major implications
serious implications
considerable implications
huge implications
meaningful implications
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Recent Examples of important
The Hera mission to follow-up on the aftermath of NASA's DART asteroid crash has caught sight of two other asteroids in an important test of its camera ahead of its rendezvous its main target: the double space rock system of Didymos and Dimorphos.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, important boundaries can become even more blurred, making your mental health treatment less effective (or even more harmful) in the long run.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Aug. 2025
The court’s decisions have important implications for the president’s authority and the limits of Congressional power.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Given how coveted full-backs are, this is an important move from Barca to tie down one of their most consistent performers.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, important boundaries can become even more blurred, making your mental health treatment less effective (or even more harmful) in the long run.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Aug. 2025
The court’s decisions have important implications for the president’s authority and the limits of Congressional power.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Given how coveted full-backs are, this is an important move from Barca to tie down one of their most consistent performers.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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The first major exhibition for Fujimoto (born 1971 in Hokkaido, Japan), designer of the Expo 2025 Grand Ring, presents a comprehensive overview in eight sections with a genuinely immersive and interactive experience.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Top cheap internet service providers in Louisville, KY Internet service in Louisville is competitive, with several major providers offering coverage across the city.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Understanding those cultures is crucial if brands want to be more influential and persuasive.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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More than three decades after its initial release, one of Indian cinema’s most influential action dramas is gearing up for a return to theaters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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Depicting Americans as arrogant, loud, boorish and demeaning of other cultures, the term has stuck and is still mentioned 60-plus years later.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most radical overhaul of the tax code in our state’s history would require voter approval in November 2026, and that starts by portraying local governments as cartoonishly arrogant, bloated and unaccountable.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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Next time, put your phone away, watch, and be proud.—
Janine Clements,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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This is a proud program with a history of success, but Southern Miss has fallen on hard times, with four losing records in the last five seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, Putin does not appear to have yet changed his war calculus, and experts highlighted that there are some significant differences between Putin and his Soviet predecessor, Gorbachev, that make this upcoming talk vastly different.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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His individually made, powerful cars became status symbols within a decade of their introduction in 1947.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a reason for that; Canadian arenas have superior sightlines for cameras that deliver those moving images through the videoscope.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Pura 80 Ultra features a large 1-inch sensor, variable aperture, and dual-periscope zoom system, delivering superior image quality.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bertha was right, George is being a jerk, and Larry needs to wipe that smug smile off his face.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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And no scripture condones the smug enjoyment of it.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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