as in necessary
impossible to do without
this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201
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Recent Examples of requisite
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Youssef En-Nesyri, a former Moyes target at West Ham, was also deemed to be one of the few available strikers of requisite quality.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Don't forget the requisite scoop of vanilla ice cream.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Youssef En-Nesyri, a former Moyes target at West Ham, was also deemed to be one of the few available strikers of requisite quality.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Without the requisite, turnovers can ensue.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, some major employers either believe AI tools will make junior staff more productive, as is the case with IBM, or that challenging early-career workers was necessary to maintain a talent pipeline, as PwC argues.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The amendment also cements that outside vendors contracted for requests for proposals should follow county procurement and ethics requirements.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The floor initially existed as a score consisting of the project drawings and the required materials; the final shape was left to the team, with the sole instruction not to clean or organize them neatly.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dancing shoes Fado music was born in Portugal, and its deeply emotive style, accompanied by string instruments, is a must-experience in Lisbon.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead, estate planning, investing, and other long-term financial planning is a must.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That's according to a new WalletHub survey, which found that people living in some of the poorest states in the country spend the most on basic food necessities.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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But for Arista, much of the diversification in its deployments is coming out of necessity.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Shorthanded yet again, not even a celebration of the team’s 2005-06 championship season could provide needed motivation as the Heat fell 127–115 Tuesday night to the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dubbed the Clock Tower Landing, the $34 million project kicked off construction in December 2024 as part of the city’s efforts to make needed improvements to the space the city has outgrown as the market became more popular and saw larger crowds each year.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Still, pairing strength training with cardio, which is integral to cardiovascular health, can deliver the best return on investment for women.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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More significantly, Savonuzzi conceived the entire body—including doors and hood—as an integral, continuously flowing form.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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