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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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Overall, Denver’s offense is elite, its defense is improved and its all-important second star is hooping.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
And that includes being proficient in the all-important faceoff circle.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Brower’s team brought in the tub, new walls, and the all-important carpet.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025
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 1 Dec. 2025.
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