Meaning & use

importantly

adverb·Academic

Used to introduce or emphasize a point that carries significant weight or consequence.

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Most importantly, the new policy will reduce costs without cutting jobs.

She finished the report on time and, importantly, without any errors.

A note on using this word

Importantly usually appears at the start of a sentence, often as 'more importantly' or 'most importantly,' to highlight a key point.

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