as in essential
impossible to do without
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Recent Examples of indispensable
The Department of the Air Force—comprising the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force—provides the two indispensable military forces upon which all U.S. joint force operations depend.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
None of these companies own any mines or farms, but all three want to be indispensable in the next phase of Africa’s commodity supply chain story.
—Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
Employees who can forge genuine connections, collaborate across departments and leverage emotional intelligence are becoming indispensable.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 11 July 2025
So Ohtani’s offense has never been more indispensable for the Dodgers.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
None of these companies own any mines or farms, but all three want to be indispensable in the next phase of Africa’s commodity supply chain story.
—Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
Employees who can forge genuine connections, collaborate across departments and leverage emotional intelligence are becoming indispensable.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 11 July 2025
So Ohtani’s offense has never been more indispensable for the Dodgers.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The ceasefire will bring an end to fighting for 42 days, allowing necessary aid to enter Gaza and 33 Israeli hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Inside lane closures may be necessary along the highways as crews complete the work.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The larger issue many families face, however, is not the risk of divorce, but the challenge of what happens when an in-law becomes an integral part of the business and is ineffective in their role.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Just like Coker had steep odds to conquer last year, his path to the Panthers’ roster and then to being an integral part of the offense isn’t without competition.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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No required Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the company was viewable on the state’s Labor and Economic Opportunity website as of the morning of Wednesday, July 23.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The petition drive was a required step to keep the cityhood application process going.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 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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From investigative strategies to balancing urgency and accuracy in real time, the conversation will spotlight the vital role political reporters play in shaping public understanding.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Natural gas is one of the cleanest-burning energy sources available and has played a vital role in lowering U.S. emissions over the past two decades.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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