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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The all-important moon landing would follow in 2028 with yet another set of astronauts.
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Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The Altamont Pass represents that all-important bridge connecting the San Joaquin Valley’s McMansions to the Bay Area’s lucrative paychecks.
—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
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Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The Altamont Pass represents that all-important bridge connecting the San Joaquin Valley’s McMansions to the Bay Area’s lucrative paychecks.
—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
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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