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[ adjective ] of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
Synonyms Examples "a crucial moment in his career" "a crucial election" "a crucial issue for women" |
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[ adjective ] having crucial relevance
Synonyms Examples "crucial to the case" "relevant testimony" |
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[ adjective ] of the greatest importance
Examples "the all-important subject of disarmament" "crucial information" "in chess cool nerves are of the essence" |
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[ adjective ] of the greatest importance
Examples "the all-important subject of disarmament" "crucial information" "in chess cool nerves are of the essence" |
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[ adjective ] having the power or quality of deciding
Synonyms Examples "the crucial experiment" "cast the deciding vote" "the determinative (or determinant) battle" |
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