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
So, when Mark S. (Adam Scott ) finishes the all-important Cold Harbor file, Milchick (Tramell Tillman) serves up a marching band complete with full choreography.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
Consoles also receive keyboard and mouse support, as well as that all-important mod.io integration for cross-platform mod sharing.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
That has been a large part of the story in New York this year, where Clarke Schmidt and Will Warren have given this team an all-important 88 innings of competent pitching.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
So, eat the rainbow and remember that flaxseeds are just one small part of the all-important whole.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
Consoles also receive keyboard and mouse support, as well as that all-important mod.io integration for cross-platform mod sharing.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
That has been a large part of the story in New York this year, where Clarke Schmidt and Will Warren have given this team an all-important 88 innings of competent pitching.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
So, eat the rainbow and remember that flaxseeds are just one small part of the all-important whole.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Emotional requirements: Compassion, patience and resilience are all essential but don’t expect emotional support in return.—
JJ Holmes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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The lounge space — accounting for about 10% of the building — is intended to build community and friendships which UConn believes is essential to academic success.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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But policy continuity is key to attracting the foreign investment necessary to realize these goals.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Of course, stepping in is sometimes necessary, especially depending on one's life or career stage.—
Ujjwal Ramtekkar,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Becoming Prepared For Tomorrow AI is no longer a frontier test technology but is becoming an integral part of engineering excellence.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Umami, the delicious fifth flavor of the palate, is an integral part of Japanese cuisine.—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Enacted after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the SEVP rules and certification process were intended to encourage schools to report when students dropped out or no longer maintained a required courseload and to remove fraudulent or illegitimate schools.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This comes to a head when he is faced with the F.A.A.’s required medical questionnaire.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 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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The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming. Likely to leave Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026) Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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South Carolina has typically supported Republicans in federal elections and keeping Graham's seat is vital as 33 of 100 Senate seats are being contested on November 3, 2026.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The tools are critical to making advanced GPUs at scale and cost-effectively.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Current Treatment Options for Rosacea for Women in Midlife Because rosacea can worsen or change in midlife, dermatologists often recommend a tailored approach that takes into account both hormonal changes and skin sensitivity, making midlife a critical time to seek diagnosis and treatment.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
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Memphis fell in the standings toward the end of the year, and this offseason was already going to be a crucial one.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Victor Olofsson injected crucial secondary scoring (15 goals in 56 games) at a dirt-cheap $1.075 million rate.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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