crucially

adverb

cru·​cial·​ly ˈkrü-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce crucially (audio)
1
: in a crucial manner
2
: very importantly

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Frank followed the exact same path with Brentford but, crucially, was the club’s first-choice following Postecoglou’s dismissal two weeks after winning the Europa League final. Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025 According to a press release, the ProFi system replaces that entire architecture with a single programmable metamaterial that allows a finger to bend along one axis, and crucially, stay locked in place at multiple angles. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025 The blend of modal and Lycra fabrics is breathable, quick-drying, sweat-wicking, and stretchy—and crucially, machine washable for easy cleaning. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025 That education begins during an in-depth intake session, where Help Hope Solutions’ team explains therapy methods and, crucially, the role of positive reinforcement. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crucially

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crucially was in 1879

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“Crucially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucially. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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