status -
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
He gained status in the company after his promotion.
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significant -
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.
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crucial -
Of central and extreme importance
As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.
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paramount -
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.
In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.
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urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
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momentous -
Important because of the effect it has on the future
Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.
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transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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bigwig -
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.
Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.
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zenith -
The highest point that something can reach.
When the soccer player was at his zenith, he helped his team win one game after another.
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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
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utmost -
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.
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ramifications -
The possible results of an action
Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.
