momentousness

noun

Definition of momentousnessnext
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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  1. importance
  2. significance
  3. import
  4. magnitude
  5. consequence
Noun
  • What to Know During the visit, Kate served a breakfast of cereal and fruit to the kids and was told by staff about the importance of a nutritious diet.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Cabinet was meeting well past the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath, a rare occurrence and a reflection of the moment’s importance.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Wallace commented on the significance of focusing on his mental and physical health, aiming to kick off the year on a positive note.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What’s the significance of finally having federal guidelines for the clean hydrogen credit?
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of significance
Noun
  • Europe’s share of lumber imports has increased in recent years, but Trump has talked about applying 10% to 20% tariffs on goods from all countries.
    Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • What is a deficit, and what is the US trade balance In simple terms, a trade deficit results from when the value of a country’s imports exceeds the overall value of exports.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of import
Noun
  • Tuesday's earthquake reminded Kathmandu residents of the 7.8 magnitude quake that killed almost 9,000 people and injured over 20,000 others near Nepal's capital in 2015, the BBC added.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • At least 126 people were killed and more than 188 others were injured as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Tibet's holy city on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • What To Know During an interview with CNN, Cohen discussed the risks of working for Donald Trump and the consequences faced by many of his former allies, including himself.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • After conviction in adult court, minors typically have to deal with harsh prison conditions and the consequences of having a felony record for the rest of their lives.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of consequence
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