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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

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 • Dec. 8, 2025

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 admit facts but strip them of consequence is to neuter the Fourth Amendment’s reasonableness standard.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2025

He thought, from the attention this boy was receiving from his escorting ladies, he must be a boy of consequence.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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