Synonyms for

Significance

Verb / sʌˈgnɪfɪkʌns / / sɪˈgnɪfɪkʌns / Another word for significance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality of being important or having a special meaning.

Synonyms & similar words

meaning insignificance import signification implication importance meaning value consequence weight moment worth note emphasis seriousness impact relevance distinction noteworthiness cruciality lucrativeness momentousness prestige prominence substance

Synonyms by register

Formal

importance consequence moment weight

Informal

big deal importance meaning

Literary

import gravitas consequence

Antonyms

insignificance triviality unimportance meaninglessness irrelevance negligibility

Common collocations

  • great significance
  • little significance
  • particular significance
  • historical significance
  • cultural significance
  • scientific significance
  • profound significance

Word family

noun significance
verb signify
adjective significant
adverb significantly

Usage note

Often used to describe the importance or meaning of something. Be mindful of context, as 'significance' can imply both objective importance and subjective meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The significance of the sun is that it gives us light and warmth.
  2. The significance of the American flag is that it represents our country.
  3. The significance of an apple is that it is a healthy snack.
  4. The significance of learning is that it helps us grow and become smarter.
  5. The significance of a birthday is that it celebrates the day someone was born.

Quotes

  • "The significance of a man is not in what he attains but in what he longs to attain." - Kahlil Gibran
  • "The significance of a life is determined by its own intensity, not by its length." - Carl Jung
  • "The significance of a word is not in what it denotes, but in what it connotes." - Norman Cousins

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