ALL-IMPORTANT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

all-important

adjective

ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt

Definition of all-important

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 analysts have grown more confident in Microsoft's growth trajectory, especially at its all-important Azure cloud unit, and less worried about pressure on the company's margins. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 And if all goes well, the Royals will have found an experienced starter ahead of an all-important 2027 campaign. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 For that all-important hydration, look for moisture magnets like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, along with emollients such as squalane, which help concealer glide over dry areas instead of clinging to them. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 With so much of the frenzied James Bond interest centered on who might be taking over from Daniel Craig as 007, something many believe is going to be announced imminently, the matter of the all-important script has largely been ignored. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-important

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Adjective

For the technology leader responsible for keeping essential services running, these details provide a basis for assessing what protections exist and what happens in an extreme scenario.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Beginning in October 2023, the convention center also reportedly implemented additional new bird-safe measures, including closing drapes and blinds overnight and turning off non-essential exterior lights.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of essential

Adjective

The father and son are accused of recycling patients through their facilities to continue billing insurance companies, regardless of whether treatment was medically necessary or actually provided.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
That means no seasoning necessary, rust resistance, and easy cleanup.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

The agency said any contractor who has not completed required screening will not be authorized to perform mail-handling duties until those requirements are met.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
If the council follows staff’s recommendation during its Wednesday meeting, the project would retain its current approvals, subject to the required conditions.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of required

Adjective

Diesel is at an all-time high because of the war; every item in your grocery store was shipped there by truck and needed diesel.

— Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Communication breakdowns may leave patients unaware of available services, while a lack of referrals can keep them from receiving needed care.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

The incumbent senator acknowledged in a recent interview that the president’s visits to Kansas were vital to his reelection campaign.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure – including vital energy systems – in Ukraine, an independent UN investigations panel said on Monday.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of vital

Adjective

Key Takeaways These artificial channels are up to five times more selective for lithium, offering a simpler way to extract the critical battery material.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Seeking to acquire as wide a tent of support as possible, Student List purposefully left its position on most critical issues outside of corruption vague and noncommittal.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

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