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all-important definition

all·-important (ôl′im pôrt′'nt)

adjective

highly important; necessary; essential

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all-important Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • not: Having loads of money isn't a huge advantage and the product's not all-important at first.

Modifies a noun

  • interview: Are you lacking in confidence for that all-important job interview?

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Managing information or creating new products has become all-important.
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