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importance Synonyms

Another word for importance

Choosing another word for importance depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or fact of being of great significance, value, or consequence.

Usage Example

"The professor emphasized the significance of citing reliable sources in academic research."

Strongest
significance
value
Strong
import
weight
consequence
moment
priority
gravity
substance

• noun (Context 2)

Social prominence, high standing, or personal authority.

Usage Example

"Several dignitaries of great prominence attended the international summit."

Strongest
prominence
eminence
Strong
prestige
stature
distinction
influence
standing
note

Opposites of importance

The opposite of importance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unimportance
insignificance
triviality
obscurity
irrelevance
lowliness
inferiority
nothingness
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• Nearby Words

impoliteness
import
importable
importance
important
importantly
importation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Importance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/importance
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