Adjective
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having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
"recited the decree with an important air"
"took long important strides in the direction of his office"
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having authority or ascendancy or influence
"an important official"
"the captain's authoritative manner"
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of extreme importance
vital to the resolution of a crisis
"a crucial moment in his career"
"a crucial election"
"a crucial issue for women"
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important in effect or meaning
"a significant change in tax laws"
"a significant change in the Constitution"
"a significant contribution"
"significant details"
"statistically significant"
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of great significance or value
"important people"
"the important questions of the day"
- of import