as in essential
impossible to do without
aprons are must-have accessories for the cooking class
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Recent Examples of must-have
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Alo’s latest drop, Sweet Pink, is a must-have for chic, sporty vibes during the gloomy winter season.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This hyacinth woven tray is a must-have for my coffee table.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Its ability to foster meaningful interactions and provide creators with new ways to engage with their audiences cements its place as one of the must-have apps for 2025.
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—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
When caring for aging skin, the best retinol hand creams are must-haves.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Alo’s latest drop, Sweet Pink, is a must-have for chic, sporty vibes during the gloomy winter season.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This hyacinth woven tray is a must-have for my coffee table.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Its ability to foster meaningful interactions and provide creators with new ways to engage with their audiences cements its place as one of the must-have apps for 2025.
4.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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Healthy fats are essential for producing and regulating hormones that impact mood and memory.—
Sogol Ash, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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That draft budget funded the essential operations of Maryland government without caving into the demands of labor unions.—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Money trees often develop root rot in poorly draining pots, so drainage holes are a must.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indiana still has a path for hosting, but beating one of the Big Ten’s top four teams will be a must, and the Hoosiers have a huge opportunity when USC comes to Assembly Hall.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Opposition leader Friedrich Merz, whose conservatives are leading in the polls before a Feb. 23 snap election, said the new law was a necessary response to a series of high-profile killings in public spaces by people of immigrant background.—
Reuters,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Avoid mentioning events that could be sensitive, like the Cultural Revolution, unless necessary.—
Zeyi Yang,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Europe, countries like Germany and France offer citizenship to children born on their soil only if their parents meet certain residency or legal status requirements.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump also moved ahead with rolling back EPA tailpipe emissions rules that Republicans have characterized as an effective requirement for consumers to buy electric vehicles.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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This trend reflects not only a response to compliance requirements but also a bold statement of corporate responsibility, indicating that sustainable practices are becoming integral to business strategies.—
Oyku Ilgar,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For him, that goal is both personal and a necessity.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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During a town-hall meeting with staff in the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters this month, Mr. Thompson presented a series of slides that underscored the necessity of CNN’s digital pivot, flagging its underperforming advertising business and the lack of energy on its website.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An investigation by the transportation agency laid the blame on the Piper for entering the airspace without required clearance.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The forthcoming regulations will implement a penalty system for street-side vendors without required credentials.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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