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
Much has changed since then, and the overall verdict from the all-important real-world debut of the 2026 cars in Barcelona was largely positive.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Highlanders flipped the switch and won the all-important region final on their way to a state runner-up finish.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Executives across the business are sharing more details on Starbucks’ plans to drive future sales growth and profitability, including through its all-important loyalty program.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
With 14 new players on the roster and a demanding style of play, the Aggies have handled a relatively soft schedule well, ranking 40th in the all-important RPI metric.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Highlanders flipped the switch and won the all-important region final on their way to a state runner-up finish.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Executives across the business are sharing more details on Starbucks’ plans to drive future sales growth and profitability, including through its all-important loyalty program.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
With 14 new players on the roster and a demanding style of play, the Aggies have handled a relatively soft schedule well, ranking 40th in the all-important RPI metric.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, some major employers either believe AI tools will make junior staff more productive, as is the case with IBM, or that challenging early-career workers was necessary to maintain a talent pipeline, as PwC argues.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The floor initially existed as a score consisting of the project drawings and the required materials; the final shape was left to the team, with the sole instruction not to clean or organize them neatly.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Shorthanded yet again, not even a celebration of the team’s 2005-06 championship season could provide needed motivation as the Heat fell 127–115 Tuesday night to the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dubbed the Clock Tower Landing, the $34 million project kicked off construction in December 2024 as part of the city’s efforts to make needed improvements to the space the city has outgrown as the market became more popular and saw larger crowds each year.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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They are not found to be such on the injustice and violence of individuals, and lose their efficacy in proportion to the number combined together, that is, in proportion as their efficacy becomes needful.—
James Freeman,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Time lines in such cases are vital, and this one was stretching out.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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So basically, protein is more vital right now than ever — supporting bone health, mood, muscles, and exercise recovery.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film received strong critical acclaim upon its release, holding a 95% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some 25 million people viewed the spot, by the way, but only 15 commented on it, and most were critical.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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