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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Everton can still finish seventh and so qualify for the Europa League, and crucially, their remaining fixtures look good. Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 May 2026 This year, Novo has released Wegovy pens at higher doses and, crucially, launched an oral pill version in the United States with much success (pills are less daunting for many to take than injections). Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026 At this stage, a company extends its cooperative spirit to customers, suppliers, and — crucially — competitors. Big Think, 7 May 2026 Never a critical favorite, this concluding chapter did a paltry $9 million at the domestic box-office and, most crucially, got the franchise’s lowest-ever exit score – a D! Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026 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 16 May. 2026.

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