The phrase "so as important" is not grammatically correct and is not commonly used in written English
A better alternative would be "as important," which can be used to compare the importance of two things. Example: Both education and experience are important for a successful career, but I believe that education is just as important as experience.
So, as important as Yaya and Kolo Touré are to City, the team will have to find ways to do without them for six or more matches.
So as important as Office was in 1997, what really changed the game for Apple was the Internet.
"So, as important as the current conversation on surveillance that we are having is, there are some walls around it that are blocking out issues of race and class.
So as important as it is to oppose AFTAH's nasty attempt to indoctrinate the next generation with anti-LGBT hate, our protest on Thursday night is about much more than that, too.
Now, of course, ethanol is widely touted — and, within reason, rightly so — as an important part of America's search for energy independence and greener fuels.
Pragmatic considerations also appeared to play a role, with nearly two thirds of organisations that accepted recommendations citing the reputational consequences of not doing so as an important motivator.
Working at home most often means being alone, so just as important is a desire to break free from isolation.
So just as important as your water, sunscreen, and ticket when you're heading to a festival is knowing your rights and responsibilities during a police drug search.
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Ultimately, how you choose to do so isn't as important as ensuring that you do it.
This is what you'll be working from, so it's as important as your eventual tattoo.
