important
adjective
of much or great significance or consequence.
importantly
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a word derived from
important.
Example Sentences
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“They aren’t afraid of the United States, and most importantly they’re pretty adaptive.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
More importantly, his overall impact seems to have dipped.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
A hawkish BoJ that commits to further rate hikes, and perhaps more importantly, at a faster pace, could lead to the Japanese yen strengthening further, which would likely ripple across global markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Kings called Melrose “one of the most influential figures” in team history, “but more importantly one of the most significant contributors to the growth of the game of hockey in the United States.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
“And most importantly, always channeling the light. Always seek what is good.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
