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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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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
See below for the most current answers to the most important questions about the project.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Parting ways with Marvel was certainly a massive decision that not a lot of people would make, but that was really important for me at the time.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
That reading trend line raises important questions about how quickly states can expect to see improvement after many passed laws to improve literacy instruction.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
To improve brain function and sharpen your focus Magnesium plays an important role in relaying signals between your brain and body.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Parting ways with Marvel was certainly a massive decision that not a lot of people would make, but that was really important for me at the time.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
That reading trend line raises important questions about how quickly states can expect to see improvement after many passed laws to improve literacy instruction.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
To improve brain function and sharpen your focus Magnesium plays an important role in relaying signals between your brain and body.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for important
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China's annual Singles' Day sales event, a nationwide shopping festival in October and November, often viewed as a consumer sentiment barometer, ran longer than usual and led to a 26.6% rise in sales in major e-commerce platforms, according to data provider Syntun.—
Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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That success includes federal funding for major projects like the Borman Expressway flex road project.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Off-screen, Yao remains one of China’s most influential public figures, leveraging her massive social media following to advocate for humanitarian causes while continuing to reshape the industry on her own terms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Daigneault was an influential voice in the team’s developmental plan.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Saxon, for instance, is filling the same spoiled, arrogant space as Jake Lacy’s Shane from Season One.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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From director James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark), who co-wrote the script with Eli Kent, The Rule of Jenny Pen centers on arrogant judge Stefan Mortensen (Rush), who has to live in a retirement home after a near-fatal stroke leaves him partially paralyzed.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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His proud display of his mug shot is just the latest example of his disregard for political norms.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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As proud Illinoisans, we were honored to showcase to our Washington colleagues what Midwest sensibility can achieve, and our visits to Project HOOD and Pacific Garden served as a reminder to us all how our civic duty affects real individuals and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to uncover more details — a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the costume drama based on Guy de Maupassant’s 1885 novel of the same name, Pattinson portrayed an ambitious and amoral social striver, a former soldier who seeks to improve his fortunes by seducing the wives (played by Christina Ricci, Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott Thomas) of powerful men.—
Kevin Cassidy,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Recently, a bold and intriguing narrative emerged from the Women’s National Basketball Association, where several players have publicly declared their capabilities as being on par with, if not superior to, those in the National Basketball Association.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Pixel Watch 3 is superior to both with its mix of static and dynamic scores that offer more depth of insight.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025
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Oliver then suddenly appeared with a smug look on his face.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Remember how, in that SNL book, Ferrell represented the hip future of comedy, mocking the smug boomer shtick of a Chevy Chase?—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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