Collocations for significance - noun

considerable, cosmic, deep, enormous, great, historic, immense, major, profound, real
broader, full, general, universal, wider
The scientists are cautious about the wider significance of their findings.

limited, minor (esp. BrE)
particular, special
potential
real, true
They failed to appreciate the true significance of these discoveries.

functional, practical, statistical, strategic, symbolic, theoretical
cultural, economic, historical, moral, political, religious, social, spiritual

have
The ceremony has great symbolic significance.

acquire, assume, gain, take on
Suddenly the relationship took on a new significance.

attach
Let us not attach too much significance to these meetings.

assess, determine
appreciate, be aware of, grasp, recognize, understand
exaggerate
downplay (esp. AmE), minimize, play down (esp. BrE), underestimate

lie in sth
The significance of this lies in the fact that he had previously denied all knowledge of the fund.

attach to sth
Does any significance attach to the use of the technical terms?

significance for, significance to
a meal that has particular significance for a Jewish family

of significance
a policy of special significance to women

be of little, no, etc. significance