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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arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
And FirstEnergy encouraged Householder to speak with Trump about the importance of nuclear energy.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
The story of the disabled employee and the example of the school principal illustrates the importance of these principles.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Each has its own specification, which will become of greater importance as a maker’s knowledge increases.
—Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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