as in crucial
of the greatest possible importance
the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Recent Examples of pivotal
The restaurant closed in late 2023, but Prince remains a pivotal figure within L.A.’s Black food scene.
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Two of England's top teams clash as Aston Villa hosts Chelsea at Villa Park in a pivotal Premier League matchup with major European implications for both sides.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
—Harshita Mary Varghese, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Two of England's top teams clash as Aston Villa hosts Chelsea at Villa Park in a pivotal Premier League matchup with major European implications for both sides.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
—Harshita Mary Varghese, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivotal
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Gold, which is universally recognized and not tied to credit or another counterparty, is a crucial reserve.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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For animals like dogs, cats, and monkeys, ear movement helps track sounds, which is crucial for detecting predators or prey.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Steer is expected to be a key right-handed bat in the Reds' outfield while also playing a role as a rotational infielder.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy has seen sluggish growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Pope updates:Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical What is a polymicrobial infection?—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This is the first and most critical question to answer.—
Jennifer Sodini,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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More than 300,000 people die every year in the US from cardiac arrest, and immediate treatment is vital in saving someone's life.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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And again on Friday, Trump said the deal covers minerals vital to industry.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pivotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivotal. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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