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important Synonyms

Another word for important

Choosing another word for important depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of great significance, value, or consequence; having a major effect on the course of events or the nature of something.

Usage Example

"Regular exercise and a balanced diet are significant factors in maintaining long-term health."

Strongest
significant
crucial
vital
essential
critical
Strong
major
key
consequential
momentous
weighty

• adjective (Context 2)

Having high rank, social status, or authority; influential.

Usage Example

"Several influential diplomats attended the summit to negotiate the trade agreement."

Strongest
influential
prominent
high-ranking
powerful
Strong
eminent
distinguished
leading
notable
prestigious
foremost

Opposites of important

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

unimportant
insignificant
trivial
low-ranking
inconsequential
obscure
minor
lowly
See all opposites of important

• Nearby Words

import
importable
importance
important
importantly
importation
importer

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