importance

noun

im·por·tance im-ˈpȯr-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce importance (audio)

especially Southern US and New England -tən(t)s,

-dən(t)s

: the quality or state of being important : consequence

: an important aspect or bearing : significance

obsolete : import, meaning

obsolete : importunity

obsolete : a weighty matter

Example Sentences

The teacher lectured the students on the importance of mutual respect. He exaggerated the importance of his role in the rescue mission. The negotiations have taken on added importance in the wake of the bomb attack. a matter of little importance

Recent Examples on the Web The site was of monumental importance to the Hawaiian people, so plans for an oceanfront resort were scrapped, and The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, was moved inland to become an ocean-view resort. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023 Staying in the neighborhood was of utmost importance for the family, who moved to the area in 2003 and wanted to remain serving the community with their tacos dorados, tostadas, ceviches and aguachiles. —

Stephanie Breijostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 Members of the Botanic Garden’s Science & Conservation and Education teams worked with students and discussed the importance of native plants and habitat restoration. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023 According to a White House readout of Saturday's call between Biden and Trudeau, the two discussed the importance of recovering wreckage in order to determine the object's purpose and origin. —

Monica Alba, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2023 The princess joined Kemp, son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, for a stroll to discuss the importance of mental health and early childhood development, as part of her new Shaping Us initiative, launched this week. —

Stephanie Bridger-linning, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2023 Bengals head coach Zac Taylor often discusses the importance of the turnover margin in the playoffs. —

The Enquirer, 25 Jan. 2023 Ukrainian military officials have also discussed with American officials the importance of increasing pressure on Russia’s rear echelon in Crimea, which supports military operations elsewhere in Ukraine. —

Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023 On his tour, Heid will also discuss the importance of lei and the traditional uses of kukui nut trees. —

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2023 See More

importance

noun

as in significance

the quality or state of being important a final exam has great importance

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

significance
consequence
import
magnitude
value
gravity
moment
weight
momentousness
power
prominence
weightiness
seriousness
substance
worthiness
status
worth
account
centrality
preeminence
eminence
fame
potency
distinction
notoriety
celebrity
noteworthiness
renown
reputation
authority
note
mastery
control
position
prestige
essentiality
stature
greatness
name
dominion
repute
substantiveness
essentialness
report
store
sway
standing
glory
honor
rank
mark
cachet
illustriousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

insignificance
smallness
triviality
littleness
worthlessness
pettiness
shame
puniness
discredit
dishonor
ignominy
slightness
infamy
anonymity
disgrace
disrepute
valuelessness
opprobrium
odium
paltriness
obscurity

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of importance are consequence, moment, significance, and weight. While all these words mean "a quality or aspect having great worth or significance," importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

The words consequence and importance can be used in similar contexts, but consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

The words moment and importance are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

While the synonyms significance and importance are close in meaning, significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

The synonyms weight and importance are sometimes interchangeable, but weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

单词	importance
释义	importance noun im·por·tance im-ˈpȯr-tᵊn(t)s especially Southern US and New England -tən(t)s, -dən(t)s 1 a : the quality or state of being important : consequence b : an important aspect or bearing : significance 2 obsolete : import, meaning 3 obsolete : importunity 4 obsolete : a weighty matter Synonyms account consequence import magnitude moment momentousness significance weight weightiness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The teacher lectured the students on the importance of mutual respect. He exaggerated the importance of his role in the rescue mission. The negotiations have taken on added importance in the wake of the bomb attack. a matter of little importance Recent Examples on the Web The site was of monumental importance to the Hawaiian people, so plans for an oceanfront resort were scrapped, and The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, was moved inland to become an ocean-view resort. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023 Staying in the neighborhood was of utmost importance for the family, who moved to the area in 2003 and wanted to remain serving the community with their tacos dorados, tostadas, ceviches and aguachiles. —Stephanie Breijostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 Members of the Botanic Garden’s Science & Conservation and Education teams worked with students and discussed the importance of native plants and habitat restoration. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023 According to a White House readout of Saturday's call between Biden and Trudeau, the two discussed the importance of recovering wreckage in order to determine the object's purpose and origin. —Monica Alba, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2023 The princess joined Kemp, son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, for a stroll to discuss the importance of mental health and early childhood development, as part of her new Shaping Us initiative, launched this week. —Stephanie Bridger-linning, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2023 Bengals head coach Zac Taylor often discusses the importance of the turnover margin in the playoffs. —The Enquirer, 25 Jan. 2023 Ukrainian military officials have also discussed with American officials the importance of increasing pressure on Russia’s rear echelon in Crimea, which supports military operations elsewhere in Ukraine. —Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023 On his tour, Heid will also discuss the importance of lei and the traditional uses of kukui nut trees. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2023 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing importance self-importance a matter of urgency/importance self-importance a matter of urgency/importance Kids Definition importance noun im·por·tance im-ˈpȯrt-ᵊn(t)s -ən(t)s : the quality or state of being important importance noun as in significance the quality or state of being important a final exam has great importance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance significance consequence import magnitude value gravity moment weight momentousness power prominence weightiness seriousness substance worthiness status worth account centrality preeminence eminence fame potency distinction notoriety celebrity noteworthiness renown reputation authority note mastery control position prestige essentiality stature greatness name dominion repute substantiveness essentialness report store sway standing glory honor rank mark cachet illustriousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms insignificance smallness triviality littleness worthlessness pettiness shame puniness discredit dishonor ignominy slightness infamy anonymity disgrace disrepute valuelessness opprobrium odium paltriness obscurity See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of importance are consequence, moment, significance, and weight. While all these words mean "a quality or aspect having great worth or significance," importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone. a region with no cities of importance The words consequence and importance can be used in similar contexts, but consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects. the style you choose is of little consequence The words moment and importance are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence. a decision of great moment While the synonyms significance and importance are close in meaning, significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized. the treaty's significance The synonyms weight and importance are sometimes interchangeable, but weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something. the argument carried no weight with the judge
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importance

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