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 job market can be tough, and the wait to hear back about all-important applications can feel like an eternity, but one recruiter's message to an inquiring applicant has stunned internet users.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, near the end of his first White House term, President Trump sought a way to require the IRS to issue rules that would index for inflation the all-important cost basis used to calculate capital gains and losses when shares are sold.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In other words, running for half an hour five times a week will keep those all-important telomeres long.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Illustration: Kim Mishra Elsewhere, Mars is looking to get to the literal root of the problem by improving the resilience of the all-important cocoa plant.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, near the end of his first White House term, President Trump sought a way to require the IRS to issue rules that would index for inflation the all-important cost basis used to calculate capital gains and losses when shares are sold.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In other words, running for half an hour five times a week will keep those all-important telomeres long.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Illustration: Kim Mishra Elsewhere, Mars is looking to get to the literal root of the problem by improving the resilience of the all-important cocoa plant.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
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Good data is essential—ML models can only perform as well as the training data they are fed.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Remember, analytics is essential in every role across all industries.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Pruning is not necessary but can be used to increase blooms, shape plants, or control plant size.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Data is conflicting on whether vitamin D is beneficial in cancer, and more research is necessary.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition, as Biden concludes his term, tribal communities and conservation groups are urging for more national monument designations, ensuring that the stories of resilience and struggle remain an integral part of the nation's historical narrative.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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For many owners, their business is not just a source of income but an integral part of their identity.Steven Furtado, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of those cases, 10 workers died and three required lung transplants.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Through required login systems and individual user profiles, streaming platforms can track viewing histories and preferences in ways traditional TV never could, creating unprecedented opportunities for advertising that’s both more personal and more effective.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 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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Stolarz has been vital to the Leafs’ 17-9-2 record so far this season.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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These successes illustrate that diversity of thought is vital for advancing AI and addressing universal challenges from new angles.Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But Hurts hasn’t been reliable on a passer in critical scenarios.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Proper irrigation is critical, even when leaves have fallen from plants.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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His five-year pro bono initiative provides crucial guidance to Veteran organizations, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Patience and persistence are crucial in navigating these hurdles.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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