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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2
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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4
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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Stretchy synthetic material wicks sweat away from your body to keep you dry and cool, and the seams and fabric are designed to prevent uncomfortable chafing, an important factor for all-day wear.
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Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025
To me, one of the things that's important for our ability to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate is having strong democratic institutions.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
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While saving space is one of the benefits of a retractable water hose, the size and footprint of the hose are among the most important things to look at when shopping for one.
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Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025
To me, one of the things that's important for our ability to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate is having strong democratic institutions.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
What to look for in a quality retractable water hose
Space
While saving space is one of the benefits of a retractable water hose, the size and footprint of the hose are among the most important things to look at when shopping for one.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
Adjective
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President has failed to score points with voters on several major topics, according to a new poll published by News on Sunday.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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By 2017, the early allegations had been so quieted that Kale was the keynote speaker at a major Oregon community event.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Combined with the high rates of ownership and interest in crypto by increasingly influential age cohorts, and the future of crypto payments continues to look bright.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In Virginia, one especially influential editor, James J. Kilpatrick of the Richmond News Leader, worked behind the scenes against desegregation with Mr. Byrd and state officials.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So this kind of parallel can easily be drawn between Iran and other countries, [including those with] an arrogant isolation program, definitely.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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One of the targets of his reign of terror is arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen, played by Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush admitted to the facility after being left partially paralyzed after a stroke.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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James, the proud dad was caught on camera celebrating the win like his own team had won the championship.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Israel does not dispute that a significant number of Palestinian civilians have been killed in its war in Gaza.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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One 2021 analysis found a small but statistically significant increase in texts to Crisis Text Line from LGBTQ+ youth in the four weeks after anti-LGBTQ+ legislation was proposed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Generosity is one of the most powerful ways to cultivate positive emotions.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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These stories are even more relevant in 2025, when tech’s most powerful figures have assumed an outsize role in American politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, comparative studies have found that alternatives like pumpkin seed oil and linoleic acid offer superior hydration.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lululemon’s Glow Up Super-High-Rise Tight is superior to others in many ways.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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But those smug computers obviously haven’t seen a shirtless Illini coach Brad Underwood and his Super Soaker squirt gun.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Step 15: Label the Tupperware with its contents and date, feeling ever-so-briefly and beautifully like a smug Instagram tradwife.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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