important

important
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(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Weighty; said usually of things ]
Syn. significant, considerable, momentous, essential, great, decisive, critical, determining, chief, paramount, primary, foremost, principal, major, big, consequential, influential, marked, salient, imperative, exigent, of Great consequence, mattering much, of moment, earthshaking, portentous, ponderous, of importance, never to be forgotten, of note, valuable, crucial, substantial, material, meaningful, vital, serious, grave, relevant, pressing, far-reaching, extensive, conspicuous, heavy*, front-page*, standout*, smash*; see also necessary 1 , urgent 1 .
Ant. trivial*, inconsequential, unimportant.
2. [Eminent; said usually of persons ]
Syn. illustrious, influential, prominent, leading, great, notable, well-recognized, well-known, imposing, distinguished, prestigious, extraordinary, remarkable, powerful, noteworthy, signal, grand, outstanding, noted, noble, aristocratic, high-ranking, high-level, honored, esteemed, talented, distinctive, first-class, superior, foremost, big, major, big-league*, big-name*, top-notch*, solid*, four-star*, high-up*, high-powered*; see also dignified , distinguished 2 , famous .
Ant. obscure*, unknown, unrecognized.
3. [Relevant]
Syn. material, significant, mattering, of concern; see related 2 , relevant .
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
consequential, significant, weighty, *heavy, momentous, substantial, valuable, great, serious, critical, vital, crucial, paramount, far-reaching, big, huge, influential, *major league, decisive.
ANT.: unimportant, trivial, insignificant, inconsequential
III
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Having great significance: big, consequential, considerable, historic, large, material, meaningful, monumental, significant, substantial. See IMPORTANT. 2. Having or exercising influence: consequential, influential, powerful, weighty. See AFFECT, IMPORTANT, STRONG.

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