Synonyms for Important
Definition of important
adjective
- of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day"
- important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant"
- of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "important"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like alpha, authoritative, big can replace "important" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "important" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Important" in song lyrics
See how important is used in real songs:
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"Sportin 501's the crease was important"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Eye's of a Child -
"Problems resolve them, there not that important"
Benzino f/ Black Rob — Any Questions -
"So before you scrutinise how I feel ask God if those polls important"
Big Sean f/ Kendrick Lamar, Royce Da 5'9" — 100