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
The France international has played there 13 times this season but there is another problem for Madrid — if the France international is shown a yellow card in this Sunday’s game against Celta Vigo, he will be suspended for the all-important Clasico the following week.
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Mortgage rates remained in limbo to start this week but could finally break out in either direction starting Wednesday, as a slew of economic data will be released, ending Friday with the all-important monthly employment report.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Both of those things are true on the surface, but barely sum up that wild 90-minute ride, plus the all-important stoppage time.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Even if President Trump reverses his tariffs today, the damage already done - because the all-important fall retail market is already in play.
—Rick Helfenbein, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Mortgage rates remained in limbo to start this week but could finally break out in either direction starting Wednesday, as a slew of economic data will be released, ending Friday with the all-important monthly employment report.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Both of those things are true on the surface, but barely sum up that wild 90-minute ride, plus the all-important stoppage time.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Even if President Trump reverses his tariffs today, the damage already done - because the all-important fall retail market is already in play.
—Rick Helfenbein, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This might mean caps on unlimited PTO during certain times of year, or that advance approval is necessary.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Choose sustainable and environmentally friendly designs Sustainability isn’t just a trendy term, but an integral part of the design process and Berk advises choosing materials that will weather the elements and won’t need to be replaced every two to three years.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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For the milestone celebration, Queen Camilla not only favored one of her longtime favorite designers, but also a dress she’s previously worn and maintained as an integral part of her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, illiquid investments pose valuation challenges for required distributions and limit exit opportunities.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The organization turned the house into a public museum and oversees its design preservation and all required maintenance to ensure the landmark will last for generations to come.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 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
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China hit back by putting export curbs on some rare earth elements, vital for U.S. manufacturers of weapons and electronic consumer goods, and raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.—
Emma Farge,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The combine is vital for aspiring players to show their skills to scouts before the NBA draft on June 25-26.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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According to George Dimov, CPA, founder and CEO of Dimov Tax, the middle of the year offers a critical but underused window for strategic decisions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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At least two of those injured were listed as critical according to Adams.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Comments Traveling in a comfortable airport outfit is crucial, especially for long flights.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Chief among them is the protection of our maisons’ intellectual property — now crucial in the face of dupes and counterfeiting — as well as questions related to social and environmental responsibility.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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