Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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crucial -
Of central and extreme importance
As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.
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vital -
Absolutely necessary, important, and essential.
Though intelligence is imporant for running a business, drive and integrity are also vital.
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substantial -
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure.
They named the building after him because he made a substantial donation to the charity.
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status -
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
He gained status in the company after his promotion.
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spotlight -
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.
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A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.
Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.
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caliber -
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.
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indispensable -
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.
Water is indispensable for human survival.
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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
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ramifications -
The possible results of an action
Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.
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urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
