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 only slight dip attached to the title comes on the all-important Official Singles chart, which combines streaming, sales, and airplay data.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
North America has become a huge market, both in terms of attracting supporters and delivering those all-important lucrative sponsorship deals.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Hobby Hut workers also appreciate their time with fellow volunteers, including the conversations during the all-important morning coffee break.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Something must change to get this team to live up to its hype — and to do so at an all-important home World Cup that has the opportunity to inspire the next generation of American soccer fans and players.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
North America has become a huge market, both in terms of attracting supporters and delivering those all-important lucrative sponsorship deals.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Hobby Hut workers also appreciate their time with fellow volunteers, including the conversations during the all-important morning coffee break.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Something must change to get this team to live up to its hype — and to do so at an all-important home World Cup that has the opportunity to inspire the next generation of American soccer fans and players.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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