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

To play somebody like that, and to allow myself to be blind to the feeling of consequence and to just shoot like a rocket, that was incredibly freeing and pleasurable.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he thinks the move will significantly advance China’s chip capabilities and it doesn’t seem like the U.S. got much of consequence in return for allowing the exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s an understandably protective posture, but not one that has produced a memoir of consequence.

From Los Angeles Times

But this is a moment of consequence, when the mask is off.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the only moment of consequence in a second half that the Lakers had long let get out of control.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• tough
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