Synonyms for crucial
ˈkru ʃəlcru·cial

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1. crucial

   Synonyms:
   searching, probing, severe, discriminating, sharp, critical, piercing

   Antonyms:
   superficial, indifferent, mild, uncritical, lenient, lax

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1. crucial, importantadjective

   of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

   "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"

   Synonyms:
   essential, all important(p), all-important(a), significant, of import, important, authoritative, of the essence(p)

   Antonyms:
   immaterial, unimportant, noncrucial

2. crucialadjective

   having crucial relevance

   "crucial to the case"; "relevant testimony"

   Synonyms:
   all important(p), of the essence(p), important, essential, all-important(a)

   Antonyms:
   unimportant, noncrucial, immaterial

3. all-important(a), all important(p), crucial, essential, of the essence(p)adjective

   of the greatest importance

   "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence"

   Antonyms:
   immaterial, noncrucial, unimportant

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1. key partadverb

   Submitted by jndiwehfyusn on September 20, 2021  

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1. crucialadjective

   Synonyms:
   transverse, intersecting

2. crucialadjective

   Synonyms:
   severe, searching, trying, decisive

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1. crucialadjective

   Synonyms:
   cruciform, cross-shaped, severe, trying, ordeal

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1. List of paraphrases for "crucial":

   critical, essential, decisive, vital, key, fundamental, important, pivotal, indispensable, imperative, central, paramount, basic, capital, instrumental, major, core, significant, determinant, necessary

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1. Liz Kendall:

   Families and the wider public must know when and where outbreaks of coronavirus are happening, this information is crucial in ensuring care homes are given the resources, support and attention they need to stop the spread of this awful virus.

2. Attorney General William Barr:

   The Department of Justice stands ready to make sure that bad actors do not take advantage of emergency response efforts, healthcare providers, or the American people during this crucial time.

3. South Korea:

   Biegun said the upcoming summit would provide a crucial chance to foster peace and prosperity of the Korean peninsula.

4. Ravi Shah:

   Exercise testing provides a comprehensive look at the entire body, integrating the function of the heart, lungs, muscle, bone, and fat tissue, studies that help us understand how these organ systems interact are crucial to understanding how exercise and fitness may benefit people.

5. Dariush Mozaffarian:

   Other animal source foods seem pretty neutral overall but represent a diverse group, from chicken to eggs to yogurt, for which we need to understand each of their specific health effects, outside any single isolated nutrient such as protein, based on a wealth of evidence, it’s crucial to eats lots of specific, healthier plant-based foods : fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, non-starchy veggies.