as in essential
impossible to do without
that all-important item for a successful birthday party: a fancily decorated cake with candles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of all-important
Next comes the all-important shower of shredded cheese, which will bubble and brown in the oven.
—
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Between the lines: ADP's employment report is not meant to be an indication of what the all-important government payrolls release might show on Friday.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
That later launch would still capture the all-important end-of-year sales period, which represents a good chunk of all game industry sales most years.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The only slight dip attached to the title comes on the all-important Official Singles chart, which combines streaming, sales, and airplay data.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Between the lines: ADP's employment report is not meant to be an indication of what the all-important government payrolls release might show on Friday.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
That later launch would still capture the all-important end-of-year sales period, which represents a good chunk of all game industry sales most years.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The only slight dip attached to the title comes on the all-important Official Singles chart, which combines streaming, sales, and airplay data.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-important
Adjective
-
Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
These companies feel like necessary building blocks of modern existence.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
-
But the success of any of NASA’s plans depends on having the money and resources necessary to carry them out.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
This number continues to increase every day, making social media a non-negotiable, integral part of any successful business strategy for companies who want to capture public attention and enter their markets fast.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Smart Home Integration Technology is an integral part of the modern luxury home.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
-
According to the death review investigation, the facility conducted the required well-being checks on the resident every 30 minutes from 9:53 p.m. Oct. 18 through 2:13 a.m. Oct. 19.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
-
What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
-
Players such as Tuch, who emerged as one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL this season, and Zucker, a reliable veteran who gets to the front of the net and plays a no-nonsense game, are vital pieces to a winning team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Another vital bulwark should be the Congress, but thus far, the Republican majorities have avoided acknowledging the problem, let alone taking meaningful steps to address it.—
Angus King,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
People around the world squinted to decipher the numbers that would reset critical economic relationships.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
-
With key players sidelined, Sacramento will now have to lean heavily on its depth during a critical stretch of the season, but at the worst possible time.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
With a constant wave of new competition flooding shelves—and social media—understanding your consumers' needs and habits has never been more crucial.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
-
When the battles are this close, being in the right place at the right time is crucial.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-important. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share