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
Clara McMahon, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
While this conditioner bar has become a must-have in my routine, there are other great products that help with hair loss or breakage.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Mar. 2025
This convertible crossbody wallet checks every box on my list of must-haves with its functional and multitasking design.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Smythson’s notebooks and diaries have long been essential must-haves for travelers.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Robot vacuums are a must-have companion that can help check chores off your to-do list — all without any elbow grease.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
While this conditioner bar has become a must-have in my routine, there are other great products that help with hair loss or breakage.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Mar. 2025
This convertible crossbody wallet checks every box on my list of must-haves with its functional and multitasking design.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Smythson’s notebooks and diaries have long been essential must-haves for travelers.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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Influencing Without Authority For a tech leader, influencing without authority is essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Retail giants are indicating that these costs may inevitably be passed down to consumers, with price hikes expected in essential and discretionary goods alike.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When in Venice, cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) are a must.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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For those looking to explore further, the 1.75-mile round-trip Chimney Rock Trail is a must.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump, Musk, and their supporters say these cuts are necessary to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse from the federal government.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her teachings focus on necessary skills in death and death education without ignoring the crucial business and marketing training side.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Based on these results, the researchers recommend updating the current B12 requirements.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security will soon announce a form to complete the registration requirement, according to the post.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From high-end to affordable, watches have been a staple piece on many women’s wrists up until around the past two decades, when technology replaced the necessity and women's fashion seemed to leave timepieces behind.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bode is a closet necessity for any cool boy (or girl).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The intrigue: Other federal agencies receive money from Congress to make required employer contributions; the Post Office doesn't.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Critics argue, though, that such crackdowns invariably ensnare the poor and the homeless in the criminal justice system, such as when a warrant is issued because someone with an initial summons doesn’t show up in court or pay the required fine.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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