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
Without contrast between old and new objects, the space lacks the all-important layers that give a home character.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
The video assistant referee (VAR) team on duty identified that all-important touch from Isak and confirmed to the match official, Yael Falcon, that the goal should be given.
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Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
What was the setting and the all-important inciting incident?
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Then on July 14, Dallas will host one of the all-important World Cup semi-final games.
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Staff Author,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for all-important
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
The video assistant referee (VAR) team on duty identified that all-important touch from Isak and confirmed to the match official, Yael Falcon, that the goal should be given.
—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
What was the setting and the all-important inciting incident?
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Then on July 14, Dallas will host one of the all-important World Cup semi-final games.
—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Those approvals allow crews to begin building essential site infrastructure before full production activities start.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it.
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The other concept that has emerged has been privacy by design, which has become integral as things like smart doorbells, Alexa and other connected technology.
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This latest Apple at Play series focuses on the WSL Championship Tour and tells the story of how Apple technology has become an integral part of the competitive surfing experience.
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Letters from lawmakers have gone unanswered and required reports unfiled.
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All required licenses, waivers and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
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But only in one of those years did the measure get the needed two-thirds supermajority, so the matter languished.
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Her voice is slurred, needful, abject.
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That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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The unorthodox midterm convention comes as Democrats continue to poll stronger than Republicans ahead of November's critical elections.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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