How to Use must-have in a Sentence

must-have

noun
  • This is a must-have for bird-lovers.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
  • This is a must-have for bird-lovers.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • And so that for me is a must-have.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
  • What are your must-haves on the road?
    — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Paramount+ is a nice-to-have, not a must-have.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Then keep scrolling to shop more must-haves from the brand.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Here are some of the must-have finds to add to your cart.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • But egg scrambles are a must-have.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Click over to our deals page for the best prices on must-have tech.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Run to score these must-have winter pairs.
    — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Other must-haves that should be on your radar?
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Trousers are a must-have in any capsule wardrobe.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Then, keep scrolling for more workout must-haves.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The second-to-last course was an omakase must-have.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • But a black boot is a must-have when going from day to night.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
  • That’s why this flowy maxi dress is a summer must-have for me.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
  • Here is your must-have guide on how to make playdough at home.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Of all the colors, gold and pink are the two must-haves for trout.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Leafy greens are a brain-food must-have for their folate and carotenoids.
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
  • This year’s back-to-school must-haves are a mix of the new and the (very) old.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024
  • China’s Labubus are the must-have toy of the year.
    — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Plastic wrap is one of those things that feels like a must-have in my kitchen.
    — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The leg kick has become a must-have for hitters.
    — Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Keep scrolling for more must-have kitchen deals, starting at $7.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Her must-haves to make an Olympic hotel room feel like home?
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Here are a few must-haves to make the room functional.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
  • If pink roses are your favorites, this one is a must-have!
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Keep reading to shop my must-haves from the secret sale.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Needless to say, this is a closet must-have.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Needless to say, this is a closet must-have.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025

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