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
That will set the stage for the all-important Artemis IV moon landing in 2028, when two astronauts attempt a touchdown near the lunar south pole.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon are vying for the all-important Artemis IV moon landing in 2028.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
That will set the stage for the all-important Artemis IV moon landing in 2028, when two astronauts attempt a touchdown near the lunar south pole.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The Iranians want to end the strikes, to affirm their right to nuclear enrichment, to continue asserting control over the all-important Strait of Hormuz, and to collect reparations for war damages, among other concessions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon are vying for the all-important Artemis IV moon landing in 2028.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
That will set the stage for the all-important Artemis IV moon landing in 2028, when two astronauts attempt a touchdown near the lunar south pole.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The Iranians want to end the strikes, to affirm their right to nuclear enrichment, to continue asserting control over the all-important Strait of Hormuz, and to collect reparations for war damages, among other concessions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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These measures are primary requirements to obtain certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency of the Department of Labor that ensures the education and training necessary to guarantee safety in workplaces.—
Sarah Moreno
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Even with work, school, and extracurricular demands, finding a way to share stories of the day with our families has once again become an integral part of our day-to-day, sometimes with an instantly transformative effect.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Having found his home as a No 6 after an awkward introduction at No 10 in the Premier League since joining two years ago after his Lazio contract expired, Kamada has become an integral player.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Jackeline Madrid suffered a fracture and required stitches.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bark’s new Companion Concierge will help arrange international paperwork and required vaccinations.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Lamont said the bill is a needed update to gun safety laws.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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Local leadership is vital in shaping successful initiatives as external capital and technical expertise can support development, but local stakeholders drive execution and sustainability.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Back at the Elias-Clarke building, Runway’s intrepid leader Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and her deputy Nigel (Stanley Tucci) fight to keep their once-vital, but now diminishing, print product alive in the digital age.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Three residents died at the scene, while five more were hospitalized with critical injuries, FDNY officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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As Mercury squares Pluto, feedback or a conversation may feel more intense or critical than expected.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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