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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
I can't overemphasize the import of this examination on your future academic career
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech
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as in to matter
to be of importance
it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her
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as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the word "freedom" can import different things to different people
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Recent Examples of import
Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2025
In a Wednesday interview with Bloomberg Television, Lutnick said that Trump would update his tariff plans with an afternoon announcement, possibly sparing sectors such as autos from the import taxes.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Wilkinson studied agriculture in the 1970s when monoculture was encouraged after a post-World War II drive for the U.K. to import less food and become more self-sufficient.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That distinction goes to transportation equipment, which in 2023 had a U.S. import value of $195.6 billion.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2025
In a Wednesday interview with Bloomberg Television, Lutnick said that Trump would update his tariff plans with an afternoon announcement, possibly sparing sectors such as autos from the import taxes.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
And while American farmers once grew nearly all of the avocados consumed here, nine out of 10 avocados currently consumed in this country are imported from Mexico, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Wilkinson studied agriculture in the 1970s when monoculture was encouraged after a post-World War II drive for the U.K. to import less food and become more self-sufficient.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Managing the physiological changes related to aging is all about understanding the importance of nutrition.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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During her acceptance speech, Cheyenne Woods emphasized the importance of being a player of African descent in professional golf and didn't forget to reference her illustrious uncle.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By bringing awareness to the beliefs, expectations, assumptions and meanings shaping our perceptions, people can make more intentional choices in their personal and professional lives.—
Susan Curtin,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The split division format is far from perfect, but when are playoffs ever perfect in sports? State titles have a different meaning, but the emotions, sacrifices, and memories tied to them remain the same.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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That's not to say gear doesn't matter, just that it's best used in service of something larger.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Honest Tea was packaged in a 16.9 ounce bottle (500 ml), which meant our Honey Green tea, which had 70 calories, was going to be banned while a 200-calorie Snapple Peach Tea in a 16 ounce bottle would keep its place on the shelf.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two answers are deeply and imaginatively intertwined, and the peculiar significance of the guinea fowl can be found, like the wounds and scars of abuse themselves, deep in the mists of memory.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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And because of her father’s fame and the significance of his 75th birthday, there was intense media coverage.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The show came to life in 2018, when comedy website CollegeHumor launched Dropout as a streaming service to platform more ambitious content than their output of digestible sketches on YouTube.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Because of the higher fat content from the sour cream, butter, and eggs, however, this dough takes a little more time to rise than a classic yeast dough would.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As always, weigh the cost-benefit analysis of the shortcut.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq.,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The judge weighed several factors in determining whether to send Syed back to prison as required under the Juvenile Restoration Act.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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This commitment signifies a departure from traditional norms, a bold strategy aiming to redefine consumer expectations.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, tongue bleeding can also signify other conditions, including vitamin deficiency, infections, or cancer.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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