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.
  • 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
  • Here was a chance for the world to see the grandeur, importance and power of the British monarchy, in glorious motion.
    — Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • But in 2022, the job has taken on an outsize importance.
    — Time, 20 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • Four agencies down and a lesson learned about the importance of clear signage.
    — Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • About the importance of setting boundaries for the sake of self-preservation?
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Over the years, Butler has taught dozens of kids about the importance of traditional crops and food sovereignty.
    — The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 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
  • Halftime gave Florida a chance to recalibrate, and Golden harped on the importance of taking care of the ball.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Doctors are celebrated in a variety of ways, including receiving cards, gifts, and even red carnations from patients and colleagues, symbolizing the importance of the job.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

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