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
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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Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The past five days, coach Jamahl Mosley and the Magic stressed the importance of Tuesday’s matchup with the Hawks.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Wicked gives a voice to the original story of The Wizard of Oz's two warring witches, Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, offering a heartfelt look at the importance of friendship and the nuances of politics.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importance. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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