How to Use importantly in a Sentence

importantly

adverb
Definition of importantlynext
  • Her research has contributed importantly to our understanding of the disease.
  • He strutted to and fro importantly, ordering everybody around.
  • Most importantly, these venues feel built for the Black players on the court and the Black fans in the venues.
    — Jonathan Anastas, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Late work is, importantly, work for which the ground was laid at the very start.
    — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2023
  • But most importantly, this is just a show that gets you on the hook and keeps you there.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 17 June 2022
  • She’s been by his side on stage, but more importantly, through the ups and downs of life.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
  • More importantly, your will needs to be kept up to date and your loved ones need to know how to find it.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • But importantly, the females have yet to make the leap.
    — Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Perhaps just as importantly, the nukes are out of sight and out of mind.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2022
  • To rig a bass rod, consider the reel, line, and most importantly, the lure that will be used.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Most importantly, though, Beaty is here for the at-bats.
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022
  • More importantly, though, the deal means the paper won't close.
    — Heather Hollingsworth, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
  • And most importantly: Does this mean a T-Swift/Drizzy collab is on the way?
    — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2022
  • But, perhaps more importantly in the long term, is the question of what will hold up in court.
    — Justin Worland, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
  • And most importantly, talking to the kids and their parents, new and old.
    — Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Most importantly, the espresso was full of flavor and crema, and the frother was easy to clean.
    — Myo Quinn, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • The win was the second of the season for Reddick and the fifth of his career but, more importantly, sends him out of the round of 16 in the playoffs for the first time.
    — Dave Skretta, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023
  • More importantly, though, Andres wants the world to know that Cesar was more than just the fields.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022
  • But Ozark clearly disagrees: This is the bond of blood, and more importantly, the bond of money.
    — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 1 May 2022
  • More importantly, the Tigers (60-74) snapped a five-game losing streak.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And more importantly, Derek’s tortillas have burnt to a crisp.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Most importantly, a coach serves only one goal: that of their client.
    — Arvid Buit, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • This is, importantly, a quest that’s specific to the men’s team.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
  • More importantly, the new act will not be enough to claim U.S. leadership in the fight against climate change.
    — Sumant Sinha, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2022
  • More importantly, Rachel doesn't believe that this was a one-time thing.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2022
  • And, maybe most importantly: plays well with Thomas Wilkins and woodwinds.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
  • But more importantly, Diller would be back at home at the studio that launched his career.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
  • Most importantly, the Cheese Curd Capital of the World?
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024
  • Most importantly, do not skimp on planning and materials.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2025
  • More importantly, no dark spot corrector will be effective without daily SPF use.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025

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