Synonyms for pivotal
ˈpɪv ə tlpiv·otal

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1. pivotal, polaradjective

   being of crucial importance

   "a pivotal event"; "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger; "the polar events of this study"; "a polar principal"

   Synonyms:
   polar, glacial, gelid, diametric, opposite, diametrical, icy, arctic, frigid

   Antonyms:
   noncrucial

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1. make-or-break

   Submitted by rinat on September 9, 2019  

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1. pivotaladjective

   Synonyms:
   turning, hinging, depending

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1. List of paraphrases for "pivotal":

   central, crucial, key, essential, critical, hinge, decisive, pivot, vital, fundamental

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1. Novartis AG unit Sandoz:

   Sandoz believes that the totality of evidence in its submission, including two pivotal clinical studies, will demonstrate that the proposed biosimilar is essentially the same as the reference product.

2. Gavin Newsom:

   This is not a permanent state, this is a moment in time, we will look back at these decisions as pivotal.

3. Nancy Pelosi:

   This package, which builds on the robust support already secured by Congress, will be pivotal in helping Ukraine defend not only its nation but democracy for the world.

4. Rhonda Kimbrough:

   This site is really a pivotal point in our nations history.

5. College Board:

   No one is excluded from this course: the Black artists and inventors whose achievements have come to light; the Black women and men, including gay Americans, who played pivotal roles in the Civil Rights movements; and people of faith from all backgrounds who contributed to the antislavery and Civil Rights causes. Everyone is seen.