单词	pivotal
释义	pivotal adjective piv·​ot·​al ˈpi-və-tᵊl  1 : of, relating to, or constituting a pivot 2 : vitally important : critical pivotally ˈpi-və-tᵊl-ē  adverb Synonyms critical crucial key vital See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is at a pivotal point in her career. the report was missing a pivotal piece of information Recent Examples on the Web The swing of Hispanic voters from the Democrats to the Republicans could prove pivotal for the three candidates' races this November, as well as further cement what analysts expect to be a Republican majority following the midterms. Brandon Gillespie, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 In the midst of Bad Bunny’s chart domination and Beyoncé once again changing the game with her Renaissance album, 2022 has spawned many pivotal and memorable arcs in pop music. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 Bovaird points to the instantly recognizable red cowboy suit worn by Steven Yeun’s fame-hungry character, Jupe, during a pivotal, and gruesome, scene. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 After his release in 1945, his evidence became pivotal in trials. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2022 Although many things are uncertain about the year 2022, one thing is for certain: candles remain pivotal in bringing more serenity to us all than ever before. ELLE, 21 July 2022 Regulations, policies and funding for developing wastewater treatment infrastructure, improving solid-waste management and implementing stringent laws towards curbing industry pollution can lead to pivotal and widespread change in water quality. Quartz, 19 July 2022 The Minutemen will be favored to win the Middlesex League again, but matches against BC High and Framingham are pivotal for the postseason. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The Bloomberg account continues: Gates started wooing Manchin and other senators who might prove pivotal for clean-energy policy in 2019 over a meal in Washington DC. James Freeman, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1838, in the meaning defined at sense 2 pivotal adjective as in crucial of the greatest possible importance the report was missing a pivotal piece of information Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance crucial key critical vital essential fundamental decisive basic necessary indispensable life-or-death instrumental life-and-death elementary requisite urgent pressing weighty Antonyms & Near Antonyms unimportant insignificant minor trivial inconsequential
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