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Pivotal

Of or pertaining to a pivot or turning point; belonging to, or constituting, a pivot; of the nature of a pivot; as, the pivotalopportunity of a career; the pivotal position in a battle.

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Crucial 84% connected

Having the form of a cross; appertaining to a cross; cruciform; intersecting; as, crucial ligaments; a crucial incision.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Crucial 84% connected

Having the form of a cross; appertaining to a cross; cruciform; intersecting; as, crucial ligaments; a crucial incision.

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

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Pivot 74% connected

A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pivot 74% connected

A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.

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Polar 92% connected

Of or pertaining to one of the poles of the earth, or of a sphere; situated near, or proceeding from, one of the poles; as, polar regions; polar seas…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

general 62% interchangeable

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Important 92% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

better words for important 62% interchangeable softer

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