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
The latter took the all-important Best Motion Picture – Drama Globe and two other major awards including Best Actor-Drama for Adrien Brody and Best Director for Brady Corbet.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 to have a shot at the playoffs, but now, star RB Chase Brown is in jeopardy of missing the all-important game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
However, the all-important totality — when 100% of the lunar surface is draped in orange-red light — will last a luxurious 65 minutes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia would need some help to grab the top spot and the all-important bye week in the Wild Card round.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 to have a shot at the playoffs, but now, star RB Chase Brown is in jeopardy of missing the all-important game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
However, the all-important totality — when 100% of the lunar surface is draped in orange-red light — will last a luxurious 65 minutes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia would need some help to grab the top spot and the all-important bye week in the Wild Card round.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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For Orr, ensuring a company's stock price aligns with its true value is essential for protecting its reputation and ensuring long-term success.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Texas will ensure necessary resources are swiftly deployed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Such solutions will become only more necessary: Americans are, on average, getting both older and more reliant on technology to communicate.Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Art Galore Outdoor Public Art Throughout the district, art is integral to telling the stories rooted in history of the region.Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Scotland international has been one of Liverpool’s most consistent performers in the last decade, integral to the team’s transformation under Jurgen Klopp and a strong, selfless leader in the dressing room.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The company repeatedly violated state laws without consequences, including closing hospital units without required notice.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Her ability to anticipate industry trends has kept her ahead of the curve, positioning her as a vital force in empowering artists to thrive in a competitive environment.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Yet Franz Ferdinand have stayed vital over the long haul — like their oddly linked NYC counterparts, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, 25 percent of younger Americans pointed to housing costs as a critical area for government focus, while only 10 percent of those aged 60 and above shared this view.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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This data is critical for identifying high-risk areas and times, enabling authorities to implement targeted safety measures.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Solving a key pain point for or with a colleague early on can be a powerful way to build these crucial relationships.Andrew Block, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the case of the disaster that is now unfolding, the unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for extreme wildfires; a similarly powerful windstorm in Pasadena in December 2011 was preceded by a damp November, helping to prevent any significant fires.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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