crucially

adverb

cru·​cial·​ly ˈkrü-sh(ə-)lē 

1

: in a crucial manner

2

: very importantly

Examples of crucially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But crucially, models in the control group never reported receiving an injection. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

It’s been present in glimpses throughout UCLA’s exhibition games against Cal Baptist and San Diego, but there’s a reality where two freshmen could be crucially impactful for the Bruins down the stretch of the season. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

But Jama and Acaster simply haven’t measured up to the entertainment factor of Carr, Ross and singer Cat Burns, who were tactical, lethal and, crucially, blatantly had the time of their lives plotting against fellow celebs. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Netanyahu’s Likud party would certainly be involved, along with some of his existing coalition partners, as well as – crucially – at least one party from the opposition bloc. — Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1