all-important
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-important
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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It also has managed to protect its all-important search business—at least for now—from the surging popularity of chatbots, which are changing how consumers use the internet.
This week brings the all-important jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on its normal release date of Friday.
From Barron's
While the September data may be a bit “stale” this close to the end of the year, the results will nonetheless provide insights about the health of U.S. consumers heading into the all-important holiday season.
From Barron's
With a dearth of economic reports due to the lingering effects of the U.S. government shutdown, any early indications of all-important retail sales data will be closely watched.
From MarketWatch
They’re picturing the holidays: the turkey, the guests, and the all-important dining table.
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