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
Aside from housing data and the Durable Goods report, the all-important Personal Consumption Expenditures report comes out next Friday.
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Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
But the world has changed dramatically since then, with Trump’s return to the White House presenting the latest challenge for Germany’s all-important exporters.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Near the end of his first White House term, 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 stocks and other securities are sold.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The drop in builder sentiment, coming right before the all-important spring market, signals potentially even less supply in the market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
But the world has changed dramatically since then, with Trump’s return to the White House presenting the latest challenge for Germany’s all-important exporters.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Near the end of his first White House term, 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 stocks and other securities are sold.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The drop in builder sentiment, coming right before the all-important spring market, signals potentially even less supply in the market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The knit is blended with spandex for extra stretch and give — which is essential when traveling — and each piece is lightweight enough that you’ll be left with ample space in your suitcase once they’re packed away.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is because such states lack resources to develop advanced research infrastructure necessary to compete nationally for NIH funding.—
Mitzi Nagarkatti,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Additional studies are necessary to understand how acetyl-L-carnitine impacts neuropathy and whether the benefit depends on the type of neuropathy.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Enabling all these benefits will require shifting your mindset and learning to see and treat product cybersecurity as an integral part of your product’s delivery process.—
Klaudia Zaika,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The deal will also recognize as an integral part of the state Syria’s Kurdish community, tens of thousands of whom were previously denied citizenship under the decades-long rule of the Assad regime.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Other federal agencies receive money from Congress to make required employer contributions; the Post Office doesn't.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Critics argue, though, that such crackdowns invariably ensnare the poor and the homeless in the criminal justice system, such as when a warrant is issued because someone with an initial summons doesn’t show up in court or pay the required fine.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 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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Our panelists will also address the challenges the community faces, from gentrification to the erasure of its cultural landmarks, and why the recovery of this legacy is vital for both Altadena and Hollywood's futures.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her writing also asserts that words, often expressed in the Lakota language, are just as capable of fostering vital human and nonhuman connections.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Metamask Card Brings Crypto Natives Real World Utility The critical innovation now happening is connecting these stablecoins directly to everyday payment systems without sacrificing self-custody: a principle that separates crypto from traditional finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Navigating healthy relationships can be challenging for both teens and parents, but caution and open communication are critical to prevent acts of violence.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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For animals like dogs, cats, and monkeys, ear movement helps track sounds, which is crucial for detecting predators or prey.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Staying updated on industry advancements is crucial.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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