How to Use importantly in a Sentence

importantly

adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • More importantly, though, the deal means the paper won't close.
    Heather Hollingsworth, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Her directive: hunt down the founder’s killer and—more importantly—free up the billions of ‘dead money’ frozen in his will.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
  • If that were to be on the table, other issues would then come into play – most importantly, the race date.
    Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Feb. 2023
  • More importantly, his version of the student life reminds her so much of her own.
    Maggie Doherty, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2023
  • But the same could be said, and maybe even more importantly, that neighbors should be helping each other, too.
    Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The 38th head coach of Auburn Tigers football has to build out a staff, rebuild trust with a fanbase weary of the hire, and perhaps most importantly, reload the roster.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 29 Nov. 2022
  • These are included on both the front and back, protecting both the case itself and (more importantly) the screen.
    Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Be sure to choose an ensemble that fits the venue, weather, and most importantly, the couple’s requested dress code.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The win improved Dallas to 4-7, but more importantly, ended its five-game losing streak.
    Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024

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