of consequence

Idioms  

1. Important, as in For all matters of consequence we have to consult the board, or Only scientists of consequence have been invited to speak. This idiom was first recorded in 1489.

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Example Sentences

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of consequence

Now, he added, “pretty much every major IPO of consequence has been on Robinhood’s platform.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

The UK is at a "moment of consequence" as Russia is "relentlessly targeting" critical infrastructure, the UK's largest spy agency will warn.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

And, yes, every action tends to have some kind of consequence, as you found out.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 3, 2026

History will nevertheless remember Francis as a pope of consequence, who met the proverbial moment in a way that would make St. Peter proud.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025

To prove to newcomers that he ready had been a man of consequence once, he still had the letter of commendation he had received from Colonel Cathcart.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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