Examples of pivotal in a Sentence
She is at a pivotal point in her career.
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Competing for the pivotal center position are Carter Miller and Cameron Kinnie, both vying to distinguish themselves and seize this critical spot in the lineup.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Chiuri, who joined Dior in 2016 after her tenure at Valentino, has played a pivotal role in reshaping the French fashion house’s identity and product direction.
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His trades for Gobert and Randle/DiVincenzo were widely criticized at the outset but validated over time as the players got acclimated to Minnesota and played pivotal roles in the franchise’s rise to consistent contender status.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Netanyahu, having played a pivotal role in supporting Trump's 2018 decision to scrap the nuclear deal secured by former President Barack Obama three years earlier, is once again fueling skepticism toward a new agreement with Tehran.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Chiuri, who joined Dior in 2016 after her tenure at Valentino, has played a pivotal role in reshaping the French fashion house’s identity and product direction.
—Essence, 30 May 2025
His trades for Gobert and Randle/DiVincenzo were widely criticized at the outset but validated over time as the players got acclimated to Minnesota and played pivotal roles in the franchise’s rise to consistent contender status.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Netanyahu, having played a pivotal role in supporting Trump's 2018 decision to scrap the nuclear deal secured by former President Barack Obama three years earlier, is once again fueling skepticism toward a new agreement with Tehran.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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pivotal
adjective
piv·ot·al
ˈpiv-ət-ᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or functioning as a pivot
2
: extremely important : critical
a pivotal discovery
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