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Used with adjectives:
"
It is of great importance that you show up for the meeting."
(great, greatest, utmost)
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His research has tremendous importance for cancer patients."
(tremendous, special, growing, increasing)
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He noticed the declining importance of his work."
(declining)
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Her added importance to the group gave her much confidence."
(added, immediate, obvious)
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It is of relative importance to him."
(relative, general)
Used with verbs:
"
His research has considerable medical importance."
(has)
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Gun safety in schools has recently increased in importance."
(increased in, grown)
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Doctors demonstrate the importance of diet and exercise."
(demonstrate, show, illustrate, suggest)
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People should learn the importance of preserving the earth."
(learn, acknowledge, appreciate, be aware of, accept, realize, recognize, see, understand)
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Let me reiterate the importance of a good education."
(reiterate, affirm, assert, reaffirm, emphasize, stress)
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Don't underestimate the importance of a college education."
(underestimate, forget, ignore, overlook, deny, dismiss, discount)
Used with prepositions:
"
Teach your children the importance of reading."
(of)
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His research has great importance for diabetic patients."
(for)
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People should appreciate his importance to the community."
(to)
