IMPORT Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈim-ˌpȯrt

Definition of import

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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verb

im-ˈpȯrt

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

Noun

The everything app was supposed to be a Chinese import that American regulation made impossible. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Supreme Court ruled in February that those import taxes had been collected illegally using an authority the president did not have, and a judge subsequently ordered their return to the importers. — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

For the first time in a quarter century, the US is importing more from Taiwan than mainland China, and is also the top destination for Taiwan investment; less than 1% of the island’s investment went to China in the first five months of this year. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While Sephora has imported its concept to outside retailers such as JCPenney from 2006 to about 2022 and then Kohl’s in 2021, this is the first time the retailer has brought another concept to its stores. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for import

Recent Examples of Synonyms for import

Noun

Whatever his role, Brown will have absolute importance to the 76ers this season.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Disruptions to oil and gas exports have highlighted just how reliant Gulf economies still are on fossil fuel revenues, and the importance of renewable energy to reduce this dependency.

— Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of importance

Noun

City staff are balancing the bar’s cultural and historical significance with concerns raised by the Los Angeles Unified School District and residents about parking, noise, traffic and public safety.

— Isaac Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Jim Beam was tapping into that because there’s a cultural significance to football.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of significance

Noun

Gastélum posted similar content on his Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts, which together had more than 1 million followers.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Features like autoplay, infinite scroll and algorithmic content recommendations have been the prime targets of legal arguments that social media platforms are designed to be addictive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of content

Verb

The device is made of dental resin, weighs 10 g (about a third of an ounce), and is about 1 mm thick.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
While most of the onigiri in Japanese convenience stores and markets is designed for snacking, Choe’s onigiri are hulking, chunky rounded triangles of rice and filling that each weigh at least half a pound.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of weigh

Verb

After the match, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins shared a fist bump, signifying the end of the Shield lore in WWE.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
At Monday’s press event, CTU and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates said the expansion signifies progress.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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