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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Get Enough Sleep Sleep is essential for overall health, and lack of sleep may increase cravings for sugary foods.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
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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Timing one’s necessary exit from power is, of course, one of life’s most vexing conundrums and Biden hardly is alone in blowing the moment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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That relentless focus is necessary, especially for a team that has struggled defensively — an area long associated with Thibodeau’s coaching identity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To comply with the new requirements, producers either need to start cooking their products or come up with another way to cut the risk in their food safety plans.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Select programming languages, frameworks and tools that align with project requirements, scalability and long-term goals.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
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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Each landing and takeoff also brings an airplane closer to expensive and required maintenance based on cycles.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is no required fitness level or fancy equipment needed to get started.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
11 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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