1. Paramount – More important than anything else. Example: Your safety is paramount. 2. Crucial – Absolutely necessary for success or survival. Example: Communication is crucial in any relationship. 3. Pivotal – Key to a turning point or major change. Example: That win was pivotal to their comeback. 4. Indispensable – So important that you can’t do without it. Example: Good sleep is indispensable for your health. You don’t have to stop using “very important” — just add these to your word bank an