1. the quality or state of being significant, valuable, or having great worth
2. the quality of having influence or power

Examples

• The importance of education cannot be overstated.
• She emphasized the importance of arriving on time.
• The discovery was of great importance to medical research.
• He gained importance in the company after his promotion.
• The importance of this decision will affect our future.
• They discussed the importance of environmental protection.
• His role grew in importance over the years.