How to Use importance in a Sentence

importance

noun
  • 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.
  • This isn’t the first time Swift has reminded her fans of the importance of voting.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2023
  • First and foremost, the safety of the product was of utmost importance.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • This week Jeff and Jonathan talk about the importance of soil microbes in gardening.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The evening included the usual sweet platitudes about the power and importance of art.
    Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Here again, this reflects the importance of the draw game category, vis-à-vis revenue push.
    Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2023
  • Video games have long been seen as just a hobby but these days even universities see the importance of eSports.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
  • But the importance of these woods stretches far beyond nostalgia and a connection with the myths and legends that pervade the past.
    Jason Thomson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The brand may now be owned by a French conglomerate, but its success is a matter of importance in its home country.
    Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Playlists, singles, the importance of those things, really short songs.
    WIRED, 26 Oct. 2023
  • As a seasoned health writer, Isis Briones knows the importance of finding products that work best for you and your conditions.
    Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
  • With over 60% of dogs over the age of seven facing the challenges of arthritis, the importance of finding the right supplement cannot be overstated.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
  • They are assumed to have some ritual importance, but the reason why they were placed in the tombs remains uncertain.
    Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Though in terms of issues of national importance, climate change ranks 17th out of 21 issues polled.
    David Marchese Photo Illustration By Bráulio Amado, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Particular importance was placed on the pianos, which changed in style and model depending on the scene.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The film deals with this a lot, the idea that these academics, these theorists could come together and build something with their own hands of this magnitude, of this importance.
    WIRED, 20 June 2023
  • The lesson, Hynes said, is the importance of the details that make the difference in a league full of competent teams — especially in games when both teams have something to gain.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
  • And in recent weeks, amid misfortune, the word has taken on profound importance in a place appealing for help.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Robbins stresses the importance of putting samples on the walls before picking up the paintbrush—or planning the rest of your furnishings around a paint color that isn’t tried-and-true.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Prescott has been vocal about the importance of mental health throughout his Cowboys career.
    David Moore, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023

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