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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
  • Loyalties typically drive a supporter’s wish to see their favourites win the biggest accolades but that, in turn, bleeds into why individual honours now mean so much to players and their clubs.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Per Sheldon’s wish, he was cremated and the family will hold a private service.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of wish
Noun
  • The butter chicken chops are a must, of course, but so are the wagyu kheema naan, chicken tikka chaat, and the kali mirch beef kabab.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Comfortable, versatile pairs As any avid traveler will tell you, packing comfortable shoes for any trip is a must.
    — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of must
Noun
  • This can address key requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Any player in the Italian top flight who has a heart condition or has undergone related surgery must pass Serie A’s sporting fitness requirements before returning to play.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 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
  • Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Hurts’ anticipation and timing are therefore more of a must-have than usual — especially on throws over the middle.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • United passengers flying from select gates at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C are now able to pre-order food, drinks and other travel must-haves, such as charging cords or neck pillows, on the airline's mobile app.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of must-have
Noun
  • Diners have been eating out less frequently, trying to save money while paying more for gas, groceries and other necessities.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Between the former’s inconsistency and the latter’s struggles to stay healthy, Levi might be the Oilers’ definitive starter out of nothing more than pure necessity.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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