as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Recent Examples of must-haves
Plus, shop more sun season must-haves, below.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Don’t let the weekend pass without shopping these summer must-haves at Lululemon, and hurry, because popular styles are going fast.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
One of the best places to shop is Amazon, with prices as low as $6 on travel must-haves.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
So, don’t wait to fill up your cart and add stylish summer must-haves to your regular rotation.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
Secure these versatile closet must-haves to refresh your spring and summer wardrobe now.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 7 May 2026
From our roasted orange chicken recipe to a couple of over-the-top orange cakes, our favorite orange recipes are a zesty crew of must-haves.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Shop clothing, bird feeders, quilts, tank tops, outdoor furniture, garden must-haves, and more—from $7.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Easily Accessible Essentials Dabito emphasizes that must-haves like high-quality toilet paper should be clearly visible and easy to reach.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Don’t let the weekend pass without shopping these summer must-haves at Lululemon, and hurry, because popular styles are going fast.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
One of the best places to shop is Amazon, with prices as low as $6 on travel must-haves.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
So, don’t wait to fill up your cart and add stylish summer must-haves to your regular rotation.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
Secure these versatile closet must-haves to refresh your spring and summer wardrobe now.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 7 May 2026
From our roasted orange chicken recipe to a couple of over-the-top orange cakes, our favorite orange recipes are a zesty crew of must-haves.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Shop clothing, bird feeders, quilts, tank tops, outdoor furniture, garden must-haves, and more—from $7.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Easily Accessible Essentials Dabito emphasizes that must-haves like high-quality toilet paper should be clearly visible and easy to reach.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-haves
Noun
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And because mortgage rates, auto loans and credit cards are all pegged to the 10-year Treasury yield, consumers end up paying more to finance those necessities.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The cost of living remains manageable for many expats, and access to housing and everyday necessities is relatively convenient.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Without her knowledge, the city allowed the project to go forward without the ordinary requirements, Dorch said in the lawsuit.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Factors such as patio space, ventilation requirements, infrastructure needs, operating hours and percentage rent structures may vary from traditional retailers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Must-haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-haves. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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