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OF IMPORT
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of great significance or value
Example:
the important questions of the day
Synonyms:
important; of import
Classified under:
Similar:
strategic (highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war)
serious (of great consequence)
most-valuable (designating the player judged to be the most important to the sport)
measurable (of distinguished importance)
in-chief (indicating the head of a staff)
historic (important in history)
great; outstanding (of major significance or importance)
grave; grievous; heavy; weighty (of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought)
grand (the most important and magnificent in adornment)
distinguished ((used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation)
Copernican (of radical or major importance)
consequential; eventful (having important issues or results)
chief; main; master; primary; principal (most important element)
cardinal; central; fundamental; key; primal (serving as an essential component)
burning (of immediate import)
big (significant)
beta (second in order of importance)
alpha (first in order of importance)
all-important; all important; crucial; essential; of the essence (of the greatest importance)
Also:
important; significant (important in effect or meaning)
valuable (having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange)
essential (basic and fundamental)
Attribute:
importance (the quality of being important and worthy of note)