all-important
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-important
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Andy Burnham might not yet have delivered his all-important conference speech, but he has been preparing for this moment for years.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Some hoped for a good score on the gaokao, China’s all-important university entrance exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Out of desperation, Ron seeks vengeance against Tecca, the company that made the all-important chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
After punching out the raised bell and cutting it to size, what looks like the now recognisable cymbal must undergo the all-important hammering process.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Nobody has their eye on that all-important diploma, let me tell you.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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