vital
adjective
of or relating to life.
vitally
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a word derived from
vital.
Example Sentences
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"It is vitally important that if national security interests are at stake, that there's not what I would say is a huge blind spot," Clayton said, defending the move.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Ben Greuel, wildlife campaign manager at the Sierra Club, called the decision “an unlawful attempt to open the door for corporate polluters to degrade vitally important habitats.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
“They are vitally important to me as well,” she said about data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
However, it's vitally important that this is a supportive and collaborative process.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
“Vocabulary is the key to success. How one speaks and presents one’s grasp of the English language is vitally important,” Mother said over and over again.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
