as in essential
impossible to do without
that all-important item for a successful birthday party: a fancily decorated cake with candles
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Recent Examples of all-important
Similar to mesh ballet flats, another warm-weather shoe trend that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow and comfort.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
Mayhem is still sitting pretty inside the top 10 on four different lists across the Atlantic, including the all-important Official Albums chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
But then there’s that other level — the all-important Transactions of the Century level.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
All of this comes right in the heart of the all-important spring housing market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
Mayhem is still sitting pretty inside the top 10 on four different lists across the Atlantic, including the all-important Official Albums chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
But then there’s that other level — the all-important Transactions of the Century level.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
All of this comes right in the heart of the all-important spring housing market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Now, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is emerging as its essential companion.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Chinese officials began asking foreign companies as early as the second week of April to name the U.S. imports that are essential to their operations and can't easily be replaced, said one of the people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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In disparate impact cases, defendants can argue that a requirement is nonetheless necessary for a job.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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There is a limit of one per guest and no purchase, or ID, is necessary to get your free treat.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In Super Nintendo World, for example, restaurants and stores are integral parts of the narrative journey — offering moments of discovery and interaction, not simply transactions.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Glyphosate is used widely as an integral part of raising crops including corn, soybeans and cotton genetically modified to resist its killer effect, and as a desiccant on potatoes, sugar beets, wheat and other crops just before harvest.—
John Klar,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The building received its recertification, and by the Jan. 1 state deadline had filed its required milestone inspection reports and created a reserve fund.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Aside from the Boise School District’s new policies, some of the biggest school districts in the Treasure Valley, including West Ada, Nampa and Caldwell, have no radon policies and no required or regular testing schedules or mitigation standards.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2025
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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The health of the nation is at stake; the struggle to understand what goes on in Kennedy's head is vital.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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These exercises are vital in strengthening our collective defense posture and operational readiness.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Trump’s visit to the Great Lakes State, which proved crucial in his election victory last year, further spotlights the battleground that will also feature a contentious race for an open Senate seat next year to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
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As episode three picks up in the aftermath, this expansion of Dina’s role begins to quietly reshape the story, positioning the character as a crucial anchor for Ellie’s journey moving forward and hinting at more deviations to come.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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