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
When fewer than 10% of this all-important audience segment is watching TV during a crucial NFL weekend, there’s no use in trying to look the other way.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Archer had a wicket with the third ball of his Test comeback and England finally had a bowler again with extra pace and that all-important X-factor.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Spend cards to claim railway routes across the US and Canada with your colorful plastic rail cars, and score all-important bonus points for connecting specific destinations to get the highest points total and claim victory.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
North Carolina finishes No. 3 in the all-important Economy category of this year’s study, behind only Florida and Texas.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Archer had a wicket with the third ball of his Test comeback and England finally had a bowler again with extra pace and that all-important X-factor.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Spend cards to claim railway routes across the US and Canada with your colorful plastic rail cars, and score all-important bonus points for connecting specific destinations to get the highest points total and claim victory.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
North Carolina finishes No. 3 in the all-important Economy category of this year’s study, behind only Florida and Texas.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Hoka Vibrant Bloom Clifton Sneakers Walking countless miles exploring Mediterranean ports, Hoka's Vibrant Bloom Clifton Sneakers were essential for feeling comfortable.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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In an industry where reinvention is often necessary for survival, White’s consistency on Wheel of Fortune has been her greatest asset.—
Erin Spencer Sairam,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Healthier Skin Papaya contains vitamins A and C, which are necessary for healthy skin and collagen production.4 Collagen provides strength and elasticity to skin.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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Just like Coker had steep odds to conquer last year, his path to the Panthers’ roster and then to being an integral part of the offense isn’t without competition.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The larger issue many families face, however, is not the risk of divorce, but the challenge of what happens when an in-law becomes an integral part of the business and is ineffective in their role.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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No required Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the company was viewable on the state’s Labor and Economic Opportunity website as of the morning of Wednesday, July 23.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The petition drive was a required step to keep the cityhood application process going.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 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
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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Patience and consistency are vital to successful house training, especially in these impressionable first weeks.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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This national security statute is designed to shield vital industries.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Austin city leaders are urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reinstate $50 million in funding for flood protection upgrades to critical city utility infrastructure — money that was pulled earlier this year.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Warren is a great fit within the Colts offense, fills a huge need and arrives at a critical time in Anthony Richardson’s development.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the politically crucial centrist group shifted back into net positive territory for Trump in July, giving him a +4 approval rating, up from -6 last month.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Staying on top of harvesting is especially crucial for this herb.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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