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
Such knowledge, fully consistent with patriotism, provides an indispensable foundation for debates about contemporary issues.
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James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
The root often lies in a desire to be liked, helpful or seen as indispensable.
—Diana Lowe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This afternoon a state appellate panel in Albany is hearing a case to reinstate a good government group lawsuit against the state Board of Elections for wrongly allowing new voting machines that dispense with the indispensable needed for a secure franchise: paper ballots.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
An indispensable app Busy doctors who are seeing many patients, says Braden, simply do not have time to comb through all the latest medical research.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 28 May 2025
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James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
The root often lies in a desire to be liked, helpful or seen as indispensable.
—Diana Lowe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This afternoon a state appellate panel in Albany is hearing a case to reinstate a good government group lawsuit against the state Board of Elections for wrongly allowing new voting machines that dispense with the indispensable needed for a secure franchise: paper ballots.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
An indispensable app Busy doctors who are seeing many patients, says Braden, simply do not have time to comb through all the latest medical research.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Emotional requirements: Compassion, patience and resilience are all essential but don’t expect emotional support in return.—
JJ Holmes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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But policy continuity is key to attracting the foreign investment necessary to realize these goals.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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This can lead you to eat fewer calories and create a calorie deficit, which is necessary for fat loss.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Don’t Bury The Help Button Many brands treat customer service as an afterthought rather than an integral part of the buying journey.—
Gabriel Shaoolian,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This comes to a head when he is faced with the F.A.A.’s required medical questionnaire.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Enacted after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the SEVP rules and certification process were intended to encourage schools to report when students dropped out or no longer maintained a required courseload and to remove fraudulent or illegitimate schools.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 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
Adjective
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The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming. Likely to leave Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026) Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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South Carolina has typically supported Republicans in federal elections and keeping Graham's seat is vital as 33 of 100 Senate seats are being contested on November 3, 2026.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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