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
One of the actors in that scene is the all-important Raimu, whose stage career Pagnol helps to launch with a revolutionary decision.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 June 2025
The defending champs got the all-important split in Edmonton thanks to a thrilling 5-4 double-overtime victory Friday.
—Adam Beasley, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
He’s also had his share of disappointments: signing with Beatles manager Brian Epstein right before Epstein’s death and having the tapes for his all-important follow-up to Blue River lost.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
The next big move could come Friday, when the all-important monthly employment report is scheduled for release.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 June 2025
The defending champs got the all-important split in Edmonton thanks to a thrilling 5-4 double-overtime victory Friday.
—Adam Beasley, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
He’s also had his share of disappointments: signing with Beatles manager Brian Epstein right before Epstein’s death and having the tapes for his all-important follow-up to Blue River lost.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
The next big move could come Friday, when the all-important monthly employment report is scheduled for release.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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So, keeping a stock of band aids in your carry-on is essential.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Employees must continually understand their highest-level priorities and make necessary adjustments as needed.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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For many, rocking garments and accessories that reflect the richness of Black history while moving in rhythm to the soundtracks of the holiday’s celebration was not just a necessary reprieve, but a spiritual embrace.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 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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At the same time, news is still an integral part of most people’s entertainment diet.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Doing so required China, Russia, and Washington’s European allies to sign on to a sanctions regime.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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These aren’t participation trophies but achievements that required skill, preparation and genuine contribution.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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Medicaid is a vital safety net that allows older and disabled Floridians to live with dignity.—
Liz Barton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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But there was no final agreement to cut the tax on British steel to zero as originally foreseen — seen as vital to preserving the U.K.’s beleaguered steel industry.—
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The lasting impact of the 1953 coup While the U.S. and Iran have butt heads over a range of issues since the 1979 revolution and hostage crisis, including years of strife over Iran’s nuclear program, the 1953 coup remains a critical event still invoked in modern Iran.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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The honorees will receive grants of up to $110,000 annually for up to five years to conduct research on critical topics in neuroscience, cancer, immunology and pain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 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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