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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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How to use crucial in a sentence?

  1. Kim Kye Gwan:

    We have inwardly highly appreciated President Trump for having made the bold decision, which any other U.S. presidents dared not, and made efforts for such a crucial event as the summit, we even inwardly hoped that what is called 'Trump formula' would help clear both sides of their worries and comply with the requirements of our side and would be a wise way of substantial effect for settling the issue.

  2. Mandi Merritt:

    The RNC and the Trump Campaign are lapping the Democrats on every front - organizing, fundraising, volunteer training, registering voters, and more, thanks to our permanent data-driven ground game, Trump Victory has never left the key states that will be crucial to delivering President Trump another victory in 2020, and this will make all the difference come Election Day.

  3. Roger Wicker:

    It is vital to have a Senate-confirmed administrator at helm of the FAA at this crucial time.

  4. Natalie Portman:

    I am deeply touched and humbled by this honor, i am proud of my Israeli roots and Jewish heritage ; they are crucial parts of who I am. It is such a privilege to be counted among the outstanding Laureates whom I admire so much.

  5. Natalia Pasternak:

    It is necessary to go to a country where the disease is circulating strongly and where there are institutes and qualified professionals to carry out the tests. Brazil offers these two crucial factors.


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