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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Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The film covers the history and importance of political cartoons in global democracies, as well as the decline in the profession and in the newspaper industry.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2025
The issue was of great importance to the late Princess of Wales during what proved to be the final year of her life.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 15 July 2025
Interiors are thoughtfully designed but are of secondary importance to the exterior, according to Invictus.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
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“Importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importance. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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