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 Altamont Pass represents that all-important bridge connecting the San Joaquin Valley’s McMansions to the Bay Area’s lucrative paychecks.
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Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
An early goal by Mount Pleasant would transfer the pressure toward the Galaxy, who would then either have to bunker in to hold a two-goal lead or try to push for one, which would be an all-important road goal.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
When only a fraction of eligible voters decide all-important primaries.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Those headwinds also coincide with the beginning of the all-important spring planting season, a key time for fertilizer purchases, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
An early goal by Mount Pleasant would transfer the pressure toward the Galaxy, who would then either have to bunker in to hold a two-goal lead or try to push for one, which would be an all-important road goal.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
When only a fraction of eligible voters decide all-important primaries.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Those headwinds also coincide with the beginning of the all-important spring planting season, a key time for fertilizer purchases, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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To those beyond the Jewish community who stand as allies, partnership is essential.—
Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dust easily collects in the grooves of air vents, and cleaning them regularly is essential to maintain good air quality in your home.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some 72% of respondents said an increase of 5% or higher would be sufficient to cover everyday expenses, the AARP survey found, while 26% said an 8% increase would be necessary to keep up with rising costs.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Patient care is one of the most necessary and humane interactions in all of humanity.—
Aaron Everitt,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The discussion stems from a 2023 law, 88(R) HB 1605, which requires the Texas Education Agency to recommend at least one required reading per grade level.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Musk and Altman, along with Brockman, who joined from Stripe, were convinced that there were only a few computer scientists alive capable of making the required breakthroughs.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Campbell, who ordinarily would represent DiZoglio in court to compel the Legislature to comply, has refused to do so on the flimsy excuse that DiZoglio has not provided needed information.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The memo stated the federal government had started site preparation but blamed Pritzker for delaying the land purchase and a needed state permit.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 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
Adjective
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The heat shield, a vital piece of equipment located beneath the capsule, protects the crew from extreme temperatures during reentry.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Many city officials defend it as a vital tool for delivering dollars to fund public services.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Thursday, a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, designed to cut China off from chipmaking tools and target the country’s most critical semiconductor firms.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Businesses along the Watt Avenue corridor say opening the shelter is critical to reducing neighborhood crime and blight.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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