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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Much has changed since then, and the overall verdict from the all-important real-world debut of the 2026 cars in Barcelona was largely positive.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Highlanders flipped the switch and won the all-important region final on their way to a state runner-up finish.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Executives across the business are sharing more details on Starbucks’ plans to drive future sales growth and profitability, including through its all-important loyalty program.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
With 14 new players on the roster and a demanding style of play, the Aggies have handled a relatively soft schedule well, ranking 40th in the all-important RPI metric.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Highlanders flipped the switch and won the all-important region final on their way to a state runner-up finish.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Executives across the business are sharing more details on Starbucks’ plans to drive future sales growth and profitability, including through its all-important loyalty program.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
With 14 new players on the roster and a demanding style of play, the Aggies have handled a relatively soft schedule well, ranking 40th in the all-important RPI metric.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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