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something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
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Recent Examples of musts
Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Renegar says that mousse and a vent brush are musts to add volume to the hair and turn it under with some bend.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Finding a veteran to push Carter and Barrett into competition and adding a caddy to stabilize young mistakes are musts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Those are musts for head coach Mike Brown’s new offensive system.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Our list of favorites include all the skincare musts, such as the rich cream from Augustinus Bader and the micellar cleansing pads from Sofie Pavitt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Renegar says that mousse and a vent brush are musts to add volume to the hair and turn it under with some bend.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Finding a veteran to push Carter and Barrett into competition and adding a caddy to stabilize young mistakes are musts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Those are musts for head coach Mike Brown’s new offensive system.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Our list of favorites include all the skincare musts, such as the rich cream from Augustinus Bader and the micellar cleansing pads from Sofie Pavitt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
Noun
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Still, broad bipartisan majorities support photo ID requirements, according to recent polling by Pew Research Center.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Forego sterile minimalism and use this $10 glass bottle to house everyday necessities like vitamins and mouthwash to be visible and within arms’ reach.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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In January 2018, Cora, a team contingent, and Boston Mayor Marty Wash flew to Puerto Rico to deliver 10 tons of medical supplies, water filtration systems, other necessities, and a monetary donation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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CultureCon offers free scholarship tickets to students with financial needs and also partners with colleges to offer free admission.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our representatives need to speak out more forcefully to ensure that the people’s needs are heard and acted upon.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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