all-important

adjective

all-im·​por·​tant ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt How to pronounce all-important (audio)
-tənt
: of very great or greatest importance
an all-important question

Examples of all-important in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ali’s involvement with Knuck is a central component, but as one of her homegirls points out, having a man isn’t the sole all-important element of the narrative. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024 On Monday, the prosecutors will formally introduce the case to 12 all-important jurors, embarking on the first prosecution of an American president. Jonah E. Bromwich, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024 On its menu are a more than a dozen ramen noodle dishes that feature the all-important broths made from scratch daily. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024 The all-important fall run might not be far behind. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 The all-important theme of the Met Gala not only informs the evening’s dress code but ties into the museum’s exhibits, which is ultimately the entire point of the gala. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 There was a foyer with a sweeping C.G.I. panorama of the aircraft in flight over a rocky Pacific coastline, a cavernous showroom with a single demonstration vehicle, a classroom, and the all-important simulator chamber. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024 In its early years, it was located smack in the middle of the grounds, a beaconing festival-goers with beats, cirque performances and the all-important misters. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024 With nearly 7 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving—that’s about 4 Medjool dates—they’re an excellent source of this all-important dietary component and are known to slow digestion, keep blood sugar levels from spiking, and keep gut health in check. Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-important was in 1748

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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

all-important

adjective
all-im·​por·​tant
ˌȯ-lim-ˈpȯrt-ᵊnt,
-ənt
: of very great importance
an all-important question
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