all-important

adjective

ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt How to pronounce all-important (audio)
Definition of all-importantnext
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 From his first Guardians of the Galaxy movie on, Gunn established himself as the master of the movie soundtrack and the all-important needle drop, earning praise for finding the right song and dropping it at the right time. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Given Qatar’s shocking performance against Canada last time out, the Zmajevi will feel confident of getting the all-important victory. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Many would say that is far from the case with Supergirl, and now there’s an additional concern that Gunn has Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira writing both Teen Titans and the all-important Wonder Woman to come. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Jaycee Horn Horn is a two-time Pro Bowl corner with the all-important interception stats — a league-second-best five INTs in 2025 — to validate his place on the Top 100 list. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-important
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
  1. essential
  2. necessary
  3. integral
  4. required
  5. needed
  6. needful
  7. vital
  8. critical
Adjective
  • Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of necessary
Adjective
  • Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • The required Biblical passages and stories impact elementary, middle and high school levels and will take effect in the 2030-2031 school year.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of required
Adjective
  • As interest in Tesla’s electric passenger vehicles wanes, the company is betting on the truck to give it a needed boost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of needed
Adjective
  • Her voice is slurred, needful, abject.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
  • That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.
    — Douglas Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of needful
Adjective
  • Brennan argues the records are vital to a potential vindictive-prosecution defense, citing more than 100 Trump statements attacking him and directives to pursue cases without legal basis.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • There are fees imposed for the use of other vital shipping lanes, including the Suez and Panama Canals, where fees can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the largest cargo vessels.
    — Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of vital
Adjective
  • The unorthodox midterm convention comes as Democrats continue to poll stronger than Republicans ahead of November's critical elections.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of critical

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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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