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
With 14 new players on the roster and a demanding style of play, the Aggies have handled a relatively soft schedule well, ranking 40th in the all-important RPI metric.
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Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The all-important spectrometer has been programmed to cycle off periodically during the two weeks of darkness, so that the battery’s state of charge doesn’t drop below 8 percent; better to lose some observing time than lose the entire apparatus and not be able to revive it.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
As for the Bears’ O, can their all-important run game prosper against this Rams’ front?
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
However, the biggest offset came from customs duties—including that all-important tariff revenue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The all-important spectrometer has been programmed to cycle off periodically during the two weeks of darkness, so that the battery’s state of charge doesn’t drop below 8 percent; better to lose some observing time than lose the entire apparatus and not be able to revive it.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
As for the Bears’ O, can their all-important run game prosper against this Rams’ front?
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
However, the biggest offset came from customs duties—including that all-important tariff revenue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Experts say these changes are necessary but not sufficient.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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No explanation should be necessary, right?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The floor initially existed as a score consisting of the project drawings and the required materials; the final shape was left to the team, with the sole instruction not to clean or organize them neatly.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Shorthanded yet again, not even a celebration of the team’s 2005-06 championship season could provide needed motivation as the Heat fell 127–115 Tuesday night to the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dubbed the Clock Tower Landing, the $34 million project kicked off construction in December 2024 as part of the city’s efforts to make needed improvements to the space the city has outgrown as the market became more popular and saw larger crowds each year.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 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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Upholding constitutional checks, civilian control and the rule of law is vital to maintaining public trust and democratic stability.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nutrient Deficiencies Following either the keto diet or being in ketosis can lead to nutrient deficiencies due to the restriction of carbohydrates, which are vital sources of various vitamins and minerals.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The film received strong critical acclaim upon its release, holding a 95% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some 25 million people viewed the spot, by the way, but only 15 commented on it, and most were critical.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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