all-important
adjective
all-im·por·tant
ˌȯl-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt 
-tənt
: of very great or greatest importance
an all-important question
Examples of all-important in a Sentence
that all-important item for a successful birthday party: a fancily decorated cake with candles
Recent Examples on the Web
Last year, Baldur’s Gate 3 unsurprisingly led both the nominations (11) and awards won (4); in 2025, the top nominee was a bit more of a shock, as local favorite Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II was the frontrunner (also with 11), albeit missing out on the all-important Game of the Year shortlisting.
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Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Editor’s note: China Insight is a monthly feature from WWD’s sister publication WWD China looking at trends in that all-important market.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2025
About Athena Elite Sports: With over 20 years of experience in youth programming, Athena prepares students for the all-important transition from high school to college through programs and activities that inspire academic and sporting development, personal growth and cultural understanding.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Each station had a line of people waiting for their turn at the controls of some new game to get a taste of the style, the look, and the all-important gameplay.
—Henk Rogers, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
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Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Editor’s note: China Insight is a monthly feature from WWD’s sister publication WWD China looking at trends in that all-important market.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2025
About Athena Elite Sports: With over 20 years of experience in youth programming, Athena prepares students for the all-important transition from high school to college through programs and activities that inspire academic and sporting development, personal growth and cultural understanding.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Each station had a line of people waiting for their turn at the controls of some new game to get a taste of the style, the look, and the all-important gameplay.
—Henk Rogers, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-important
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“All-important.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-important. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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