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
Tax professionals strategize and provide all-important context that can optimize the tax outcome for each particular case.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
In exchange for helping to remove debris from the all-important mangroves (and keeping the Keys’ waterways a beautiful treasure), guests are treated to a scenic boat ride.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Now, the favorites, Ruben Amorim's side, is trying to secure that all-important path back to the Champions League.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The push out of Vietnam comes ahead of the all-important reciprocal tariff deadline as companies look to bring inventory into the U.S.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
In exchange for helping to remove debris from the all-important mangroves (and keeping the Keys’ waterways a beautiful treasure), guests are treated to a scenic boat ride.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Now, the favorites, Ruben Amorim's side, is trying to secure that all-important path back to the Champions League.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The push out of Vietnam comes ahead of the all-important reciprocal tariff deadline as companies look to bring inventory into the U.S.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
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These challenges often force small manufacturers to seek alternative, and sometimes more expensive, sources for essential materials.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Tailor Your Résumé While certifications are essential, your résumé must reflect a comprehensive picture of your skills and experiences.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Nothing of the sort is necessary for Barkov, whose reputation as the best two-way center in the league (at least based on Selke voting) is deserved.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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More than 60% of homeowners in both areas are willing to forgo customization of their new homes if financial compromises are necessary.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Sale was an integral part of the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The approval of the amendment's ballot title and popular name, which are used as shorthand to describe the measure on the ballot, is a required step before the League of Women Voters can begin collecting signatures.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The petition drive was a required step to keep the cityhood application process going.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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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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The microbes perform vital functions like decomposing organic matter, improving water-holding capacity, cycling nutrients, and suppressing pathogens to improve plant resilience and overall soil health.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The stunts have become so vital to the franchise that Cruise and McQuarrie have taken to planning them first, and then figuring out the plot later.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The timing couldn’t be worse for Harvard: The troubled university currently faces a critical dispute over funding and foreign student visas with the Trump administration.—
Andrew Follett,
National Review,
31 May 2025
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But at locations now facing critical shortages, staffing overnight shifts on a routine basis is no longer possible.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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The timing piece is crucial, but the relationship building is everything.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Assessing a model’s performance has become crucial for businesses to trust and ultimately adopt AI, Ratner said.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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