as in significance
the quality or state of being important
a final exam has great importance
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Recent Examples of importance
Africa currently accounts for 20% of Vodafone’s revenues but is expected to grow in importance.
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Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Amid sagging test scores and chronic absenteeism in the United States, a growing cadre of academic experts point to the importance of student engagement at this age.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
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Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Amid sagging test scores and chronic absenteeism in the United States, a growing cadre of academic experts point to the importance of student engagement at this age.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for importance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importance
Noun
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Against that backdrop, Monday’s meeting has taken on a heightened significance.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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With the restoration complete, the film’s premiere at Cannes Classics takes on special significance for its original stars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The ruling could bring relief to electronics vendors and retailers fearing the high import costs of Trump’s tariffs.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The challenges facing the manufacturing industry have only continued to grow since the U.S. administration announced 10% tariffs on all imports to the U.S.—
Rohit Prakash,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Outside that anonymous act, the job is to report the truth, whatever the likely consequences.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Flares of this magnitude are uncommon, the service added.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Recent data underscores the magnitude of the challenge.—
Masha Sedova,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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