momentousness

noun

Definition of momentousnessnext
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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  1. importance
  2. significance
  3. import
  4. magnitude
  5. consequence
Noun
  • However, their importance declined measurably in the last half of the 20th century.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The story of the disabled employee and the example of the school principal illustrates the importance of these principles.
    Maria Alonso, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Guests can learn about the architectural and cultural significance of these landmark destinations while enjoying modern-day comforts, blending history with indulgence.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Michigan’s position as a key international border state often flies under the radar in broader political conversations, but its significance can’t be understated.
    Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of significance
Noun
  • On the campaign trail, Trump proposed raising duties on imports from China by as much as 50%, while adding duties of 10% to 20% against products from the rest of the world.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • And China had slapped new tariffs averaging nearly 17% on two-thirds of U.S. imports.
    Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of import
Noun
  • This follows a powerful geomagnetic storm in May — the first to reach a G4 magnitude since 2005 — which made the aurora visible across all of the contiguous United States, extending as far south as Central Texas.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The uncertainty of the magnitude of tit-for-tat tariffs adds further uncertainty to the global economic outlook.
    London Business School, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • If this data falls into the wrong hands, the consequences could be devastating.
    Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Although the potential consequences are uncertain, the tariffs, which are a tax on goods that are imported, will likely hurt countries in Asia that rely on sales to the United States to boost their economies.
    Rosa de Acosta, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of consequence
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