Principal
Main, principal, major, prime, foremost, predominant, overriding, crucial, indispensable, essential, urgent, fundamental, number-one, valuable, useful, beneficial, of the essence, of interest, pertinent, germane, chief, key, salient, dominant, supreme, paramount, cardinal, vital, critical, significant, central, basic, of value, valued, of use, necessary, of concern, relevant, and material.
Powerful
Powerful, of influence, high-ranking, top-level, dominant, prominent, pre-eminent, noteworthy, distinguished, respected, celebrated, great, leading, outstanding, big time, big league, influential, well connected, high-level, controlling, formidable, eminent, notable, of note, esteemed, prestigious, famous, grand, foremost, big, and major league.
Significant
Significant, momentous, of import, of great consequence, major, crucial, pivotal, urgent, historic, serious, substantial, signal, consequential, of great moment, of great import, far-reaching, critical, vital, decisive, epoch-making, seminal, grave, weighty, and material.
Example Sentences of Important
Health is the most important factor.
It’s important to stay focused.
This meeting is very important.
She gave an important speech.