Synonyms, Grades 11–12: Important

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  1. momentous
    of very great significance
  2. preeminent
    greatest in importance, degree, or significance
  3. paramount
    most important or impactful
  4. weighty
    of great gravity or crucial import
  5. portentous
    of momentous or ominous significance
  6. integral
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  7. foundational
    being or involving basic facts or principles
  8. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  9. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  10. essential
    of the greatest importance
  11. cardinal
    serving as an essential component
  12. profound
    far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect
  13. constitutional
    essential in the structure of something
  14. requisite
    necessary for relief or supply
  15. overriding
    having superior power or influence
  16. exigent
    demanding immediate attention
  17. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  18. substantive
    having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
  19. signal
    notably out of the ordinary
  20. rudimentary
    being or involving basic facts or principles
  21. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  22. predominant
    having superior power or influence
  23. estimable
    deserving of honor and respect
  24. illustrious
    widely known and esteemed
  25. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  26. consequential
    having important effects or results
  27. pivotal
    being of crucial importance
  28. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  29. indispensable
    essential
  30. foremost
    ranking above all others
  31. pressing
    requiring immediate action or attention
  32. substantial
    having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
  33. impactful
    having great force or effect
  34. acute
    of critical importance and consequence
Created on Fri May 01 13:27:21 EDT 2026 (updated Fri May 01 14:01:26 EDT 2026)

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