ALL-IMPORTANT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

all-important

adjective

ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt

Definition of all-important

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 In June, high schoolers sat for the bac, the all-important senior-year exam, amid record-breaking temperatures. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 If location isn’t all-important to you, you’ll still be taken in by the property’s palatial restaurant, secret garden above the bustling street, and relaxing pool—undoubtedly one of the longest in Lisbon. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The analysts have grown more confident in Microsoft's growth trajectory, especially at its all-important Azure cloud unit, and less worried about pressure on the company's margins. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 And if all goes well, the Royals will have found an experienced starter ahead of an all-important 2027 campaign. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-important

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Adjective

Maintaining essential services for 90 days Maintaining essential services for 90 days requires more than backup generators or stockpiled supplies.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
If Amendment 3 passes, money for those essential services will be cut by billions per year.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of essential

Adjective

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Both Lawler and Conley called on voters to be patient and to stay in line as long as necessary to vote.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
These experiences were integral to my becoming a first-generation college student and pursuing a career in academia.

— Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

Neither Castillo nor Hershey have filed required ethics reports, or reported fundraising, signs their campaigns lack broad support and have not broadly engaged voters.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
However, recovering their constituent materials at the required purity for reuse is technically challenging.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of required

Adjective

Diesel is at an all-time high because of the war; every item in your grocery store was shipped there by truck and needed diesel.

— Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Communication breakdowns may leave patients unaware of available services, while a lack of referrals can keep them from receiving needed care.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

Skip to main content Find hotels Restaurants Bars As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Samson said art was a vital healing outlet while in treatment.

— Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of vital

Adjective

Maine was seen as critical to Democrats’ path to the Senate majority this fall and remained one of the most expensive states in terms of advertising spending.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

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