importance
noun
im·por·tance
im-ˈpȯr-tᵊn(t)s 
especially Southern US and New England -tən(t)s,
-dən(t)s
1
a
: the quality or state of being important : consequence
b
: an important aspect or bearing : significance
3
obsolete
: importunity
4
obsolete
: a weighty matter
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Examples of importance in a Sentence
The teacher lectured the students on the importance of mutual respect.
He exaggerated the importance of his role in the rescue mission.
The negotiations have taken on added importance in the wake of the bomb attack.
a matter of little importance
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Gene Myers, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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—John Lawson, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
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Gene Myers, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
These moves highlight the importance of blending DTC efforts with traditional retail.
—Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Amid recent efforts to challenge, or in some cases, completely erase the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the National Football League (NFL) remains steadfast in its commitment to embracing and celebrating all people.
—John Lawson, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
These disasters illustrate the importance of having multiple disaster response sources.
—John Carr, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for importance
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“Importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importance. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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importance
noun
im·por·tance
im-ˈpȯrt-ᵊn(t)s
-ən(t)s
: the quality or state of being important
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