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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
They have been spotted flying over important infrastructure, like reservoirs, power lines and railroads, in people’s backyards and above highways.
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Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important?
—American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
And Donna, perhaps the most important player in all of this is Joni Ernst who has met with him.
—ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Black creators have always been at the helm of the most important cultural moments.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important?
—American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
And Donna, perhaps the most important player in all of this is Joni Ernst who has met with him.
—ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Black creators have always been at the helm of the most important cultural moments.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed into law the first major federal gun reform in three decades, about a month after an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s also seen as a major bellwether kudo that often predicts the Oscar best picture winner.Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Influencers are the New Holiday Shopping Guides This season, influencers will be more influential than ever, acting as virtual shopping assistants for millions of holiday consumers.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some media outlets are surrendering to Trump already This absurd boasting — arrogant without portfolio — is just what Trump is looking for in the VOA job.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The single-camera series follows the arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Quinn (Leary), who, after an unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world.Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beyond its retail arm, Amazon has also become a powerful enabler for individuals and businesses through its storefront model.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thus was born the hybrid architecture of today’s F.B.I.: part law-enforcement agency, part domestic-intelligence agency, with a single powerful director at the top.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fried, who turns 31 on Jan. 18, is the superior pitcher, but three times better?Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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This innovative layout allows for powerful torque and superior handling, even for vehicles exceeding 13 feet in length.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet the people posting vitriolic comments about Thompson feel justified in being smug about the death of this human in particular.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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If Dani hadn’t shown up looking dreadfully smug, Helen could have gotten on with her morning and done her bit to prevent a war.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/important. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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