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
Numerous educators say that the all-important cost-sharing grants are not enough at a time of rising costs.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Similar to Van de Looi, Kuyt believes Summerville is closing in on an all-important milestone.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Council hit another free throw for the all-important two-possession lead.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Similar to Van de Looi, Kuyt believes Summerville is closing in on an all-important milestone.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Council hit another free throw for the all-important two-possession lead.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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Student input essential As student trustee, Lopez serves as the official student representative on the district’s Board of Trustees and acts as a bridge between students and district governance.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Materials like lithium and cobalt are essential for electric vehicle batteries, advanced electronics, military systems, and renewable energy technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection under federal law, but there are no provisions guaranteeing the elite levels of private travel that were necessary features of their time in office.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Peeling is not necessary, but scrub and rinse the carrots well before using.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attorney General Pam Bondi commented on the lawsuits, emphasizing that accurate voter rolls are an integral part of election security.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Workers at Pratt & Whitney see their roles as integral to something larger — work that requires instinct, creativity and judgment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With the addition of new holidays, public schools have less flexibility in the academic calendar to close school on days that count toward the required total.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Detroit Lions dealt veteran running back David Montgomery, who wanted more carries, for needed depth on the offensive line and extra picks in next month’s draft.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In the dead of winter, February—with its glittery cards and candy hearts—delivers some needed brightness.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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They are not found to be such on the injustice and violence of individuals, and lose their efficacy in proportion to the number combined together, that is, in proportion as their efficacy becomes needful.—
James Freeman,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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More than 69 million Americans rely on Social Security today and as America's population ages, the stability of this vital program only becomes more important.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Although the underlying mechanisms may differ from tissue to tissue, and from organism to organism, the apparent ubiquity of these processes suggests that fracturing is a useful, if counterintuitive, way to sculpt tissues and their vital features.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Clark, notably, faces primary challengers from people on the Left who are critical of Israel, highlighting her potential need for financial support from AIPAC.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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