all-important
adjective
all-im·por·tant
ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt 
-tənt
: of very great or greatest importance
an all-important question
Examples of all-important in a Sentence
that all-important item for a successful birthday party: a fancily decorated cake with candles
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However, the biggest offset came from customs duties—including that all-important tariff revenue.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Conversely, the 49ers are uncertain about the status of their all-important OT, Trent Williams, as well as WR Ricky Pearsall.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Especially in the all-important job market.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
So what trends will make waves within this all-important space in 2026?
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Conversely, the 49ers are uncertain about the status of their all-important OT, Trent Williams, as well as WR Ricky Pearsall.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Especially in the all-important job market.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
So what trends will make waves within this all-important space in 2026?
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for all-important
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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