desideration

noun

Definition of desiderationnext
as in necessary

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desideration
  1. necessary
  2. wish
  3. must
  4. requirement
  5. desideratum
  6. sine qua non
  7. must-have
  8. necessity
Noun
  • Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
  • At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of necessary
Noun
  • That wish was granted, as Season 4 will be released Wednesday.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
  • His wish came true on May 4, 2026, when, after a more than eight-year hiatus, Cabo Verde Airlines officially resumed its direct flight between Providence, Rhode Island and Praia, Cape Verde.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of wish
Noun
  • Comfortable shoes are also a must, as the sightseeing around Europe is second to none.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Maurer notes that David Austin Roses, in particular, are a must.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of must
Noun
  • There’s a new AI graduation requirement at Purdue University.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, the models will gracefully absorb more complex requirements.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirement
Noun
  • Coel signs on as McKellen’s assistant; shifts in desiderata and allegiance ensue.
    — Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Diversity isn’t necessarily an ethical desideratum in a collection.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2021
Definition of desideratum
Noun
  • If cultural similarity were the sine qua non of syncing up, then homogenous rosters would be the recipe for success.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
  • Many other analysts on Wall Street see the reusability of Starship as the sine qua non of the company’s long-term profitability.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of sine qua non
Noun
  • This must-have is currently on sale for $56, along with many other hiking styles at the retailer, but sizes are selling out quickly.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Save up to 50% on school supplies, backpacks, tech, dorm essentials and classroom must-haves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of must-have
Noun
  • The high state of prices at retail and for necessities remains one of the most pivotal factors impacting consumers’ views of the economy, the U-M study showed.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This is partly out of necessity, as nonprofits, more than any other sector, need to be constantly responsive to the shifting winds of community need and donor focus.
    — Max Simkoff, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
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