ALL-IMPORTANT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

all-important

adjective

ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt

Definition of all-important

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 Beer, of course, is about 90% to 95% water, but that all-important 5% to 10% is what makes the difference. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 Democratic and Republican candidates and party leaders attended Labor Day events in Dallas County to spread their campaign messages for the all-important midterm elections. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Her conversation with John also divulges the depths of his entwinement with current ring-bearer Hal Jordan, via a flashback to when John was a baby, in the all-important year of 1986. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 These islands are located in an all-important eastern section of the tropical Pacific that is key to El Niño’s formation and intensification. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-important

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Adjective

Ohanian said the debate around AI should focus on substantive risks rather than issues that can be used to score political points, arguing that an informed public is essential to navigating the technology.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Refillable deodorant, once a niche pick from small sustainability brands, is now attracting the biggest names in personal care and reshaping how millions of people shop for a daily essential.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of essential

Adjective

Harrow New York may be vulnerable to a similar fate, but perhaps this sort of gamble is a necessary evil to ensure Harrow’s continuity, in one form or another.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Delays are frustrating but necessary Because lightning can happen before or after a thunderstorm is overhead, rain is a poor indicator of lightning danger.

— Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

Soundgarden were already a major label band with two albums out when bassist Ben Shepherd joined in 1990, but their new bassist quickly became an integral part of the band’s songwriting process.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Since sound is integral to a large number of modern devices like smartphones, potential applications could also evolve in these fields.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

The report describes cramped windowless housing units offering barely half the required living space, limited showers and recreation, and poor access to clean drinking water, hygiene supplies and legal materials.

— Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The city said the event cannot move forward on the new date unless organizers complete the required permitting process.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of required

Adjective

This is the airspace Gillian has carved out for herself in 2026, when her services are extra-needed.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Most schools lack the needed additional teacher support, access to civics training, connection to community, and family engagement, DePaul said.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

Recent gains by Houthi militants threaten shipping in the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait and could further spike energy prices.

— Antoni Slodkowski Reuters, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Gain An Objective Perspective During Major Transitions Bringing in an outside agency is vital during major transitions like M&A or crisis management, when internal capacity hits its limit.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of vital

Adjective

America is at a critical crossroads for the type of future in store beyond issues of affordability, groceries and gas prices due to global conflicts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Numerous books written by women who fled the FLDS community provide autobiographical and critical accounts of the group.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

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