all-important
adjective
all-im·por·tant
ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt 
-tənt
: of very great or greatest importance
an all-important question
Examples of all-important in a Sentence
that all-important item for a successful birthday party: a fancily decorated cake with candles
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
As both industries barrel through the all-important holiday season, a growing number of beauty brands are taking marketing, branding and behavioral cues from toys.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
What happens with the all-important Forme Dinner?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
To earn that all-important airline status, first, sign up for the SkyMiles program.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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