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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Each text seduces readers with the drama of its own importance.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Pet parents know the importance of keeping their fur babies happy, and that starts with good sleep.
    Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The safety of our guests and animals is always of utmost importance to us.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 7 June 2024
  • The evening included the usual sweet platitudes about the power and importance of art.
    Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Give back and serve others Chow’s parents, who arrived in the U.S. with little but a strong desire to help, instilled in her the importance of service.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Here again, this reflects the importance of the draw game category, vis-à-vis revenue push.
    Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2023
  • The first is to raise awareness about the vital importance of using a good moisturizer.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Video games have long been seen as just a hobby but these days even universities see the importance of eSports.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
  • But the importance of these woods stretches far beyond nostalgia and a connection with the myths and legends that pervade the past.
    Jason Thomson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Issues of military security may have a low profile in the presidential race, but headlines from around the world attest to their importance.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024
  • From the Halloween pumpkin to the acorn squash, zucchini, big Blue Hubbard, and so many others, they are prized for their diversity of flavor, tremendous storability, ease of cultivation, and their cultural importance.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024

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