How to Use importance in a Sentence

importance

noun
Definition of importancenext
Synonyms for importancenext
  • The negotiations have taken on added importance in the wake of the bomb attack.
  • The teacher lectured the students on the importance of mutual respect.
  • He exaggerated the importance of his role in the rescue mission.
  • The message that ran throughout the show was of the importance of the moment.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Nock Don’t overlook the importance of choosing the right nock.
    — Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
  • This isn’t the first time Swift has reminded her fans of the importance of voting.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The Princess also met some of the club’s female players, who talked about the importance of having a woman at the helm of the sport.
    — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
  • First and foremost, the safety of the product was of utmost importance.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • One recruiter commenting on the video echoed the importance of this step.
    — Byorianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 June 2023
  • Thomas Rongen has learned, over the course of a globe-trotting soccer career, the importance of locking in the first name on the team sheet.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
  • During a speech addressing the new campaign, Kate spoke about the importance of the early years of a child's life.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
  • If the number 9 in some way, shape, or form has been following you, read on to learn about its importance.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 1 May 2023
  • This week Jeff and Jonathan talk about the importance of soil microbes in gardening.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Ballard hasn't wavered in his belief in the importance of line play.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 25 May 2023
  • Rarely seen but of seminal importance, Passing Through ranks near the top of the greatest jazz films.
    — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023
  • And have any scientists told you anything about the importance of your shots?
    — Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
  • To me, the factor that’s still of overriding importance is that the national park was all around it.
    — Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
  • But even with a young group and a bright future ahead, its coach emphasized the importance of getting the job done this weekend.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
  • Over the past three to four years, Lin has learned the importance of maintaining a grateful attitude in life.
    — Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Speaking of matters of life-or-death importance, in. . .
    — Dave Barry, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Trump’s visit to Racine is evidence of the state’s importance.
    — David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 June 2024
  • While this short hashtag at the bottom of a long post may seem slight, the issue was of tremendous importance in the online creator world.
    — Taylor Lorenz, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The movie, as Sy made clear at the Cannes Film Festival last year, is one of particular importance to him.
    — Roger Cohen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Each text seduces readers with the drama of its own importance.
    — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Pet parents know the importance of keeping their fur babies happy, and that starts with good sleep.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Many experts also speak on the importance of adapting quickly to the new local time zone.
    — Brook Choulet, M.d., Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The safety of our guests and animals is always of utmost importance to us.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 7 June 2024
  • The evening included the usual sweet platitudes about the power and importance of art.
    — Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
  • This innovative approach stems from his belief in the importance of form.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The evidence of the past four years indicates that many states understand and value the importance of creating and maintaining a stable, pro-growth, and competitive tax code.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

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