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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Additionally, prioritizing privacy and transparency in AI use is essential for maintaining customer trust.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Timing one’s necessary exit from power is, of course, one of life’s most vexing conundrums and Biden hardly is alone in blowing the moment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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That relentless focus is necessary, especially for a team that has struggled defensively — an area long associated with Thibodeau’s coaching identity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 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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Once again, Jeremy Hindle’s impeccable production design is integral to Severance’s mood of retrofuturistic ennui.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Each landing and takeoff also brings an airplane closer to expensive and required maintenance based on cycles.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is no required fitness level or fancy equipment needed to get started.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 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
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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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These community programs play a vital role in helping Baltimore residents secure and maintain affordable housing.—
Sherell Jackson,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2025
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Trump has often been critical of Chicago, which has some of the country’s strongest protections for people in the country without legal status.—
Todd Richmond and Elliot Spagat,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Besides Obama and Bill Clinton, former President George W. Bush, who has not been outwardly critical of Trump, will be at the swearing-in ceremony.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Cast recordings are a crucial part of supporting a musical’s life, during its initial run on or off-Broadway, as well as far beyond that.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2025
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Nitro Motorsports' collaboration with Venturini Motorsports, an experienced and successful ARCA team, is expected to provide crucial resources and expertise.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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