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Having value of crucial significance
“It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience.”
Representing an essential element
“The engine is an important component of the car.”
Having emotional or sentimental value
“The diamond bracelet was an important family heirloom.”
Highlighting the main points of a discussion
“At this stage, however, the more important question is what consumers will actually do with the cash.”
Denoting a high degree of seriousness
“This is an important matter which should be given due consideration.”
Having influence or power
“The ambassador was a highly important person, surrounded by several minders and bodyguards.”
Providing great utility or usefulness
“As the quarterback, he was the most important player on his team.”
Having too high an opinion of one's own worth
“Some might say that it's because the actors are silly, strident, vacuous, and self-important.”
Superseding others in importance or status
Powerful, mighty, having authority
Characterized by something exceptional or beyond ordinary
Great in importance, extent, or size
Worth paying attention to
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Strongly influencing later developments
Significant in importance or esteem
Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness
Serving as a means of pursuing an aim or policy
Regarded as reliable or truthful
Designed for customers with a high income
Causing great public interest and excitement
Of great or ominous significance
Of or relating to current affairs
Thorough
Being the object of love
Famously and distinctively representative of its type
Relating to the art or practice of public speaking
Expressing something forcibly and clearly
Recorded as actually having happened
Overly formal, pompous or conventional
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