as in importance
the quality or state of being important
no one could fail to realize the momentousness of the occasion
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentousness
Noun
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Interiors are thoughtfully designed but are of secondary importance to the exterior, according to Invictus.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025 -
The issue was of great importance to the late Princess of Wales during what proved to be the final year of her life.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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From discussing the cultural significance of luxury timepieces to beautifully showcasing black love, the SUEDE Men’s Experience is delivering authentic moments crafted perfectly for the contemporary man.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The significance of Ventura’s lawsuit will extend far beyond the trial, Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, previously told CNN.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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In other cases, imports from countries like China may be restricted.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebound in imports is likely due to a lower base for comparison, Huang added, while the trade truce restored some demand for U.S. goods, resulting in a smaller decline in imports from America.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Only many days after the start of the heat wave would the magnitude of the tragedy begin to sink in, as newspaper articles and nightly news reports tallied hundreds of deaths across Chicago.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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That’s the magnitude of the findings in this study.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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The episode underscores the precariousness of elite status in Putin’s Russia—and the unpredictable consequences for those who lose the president’s trust.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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And when diapers run out, the consequences are immediate and compounding: Babies sit in dirty diapers, rashes turn into infections, day care turns kids away, and parents miss shifts and risk losing their jobs.—
Amy Kadens,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Momentousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentousness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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