DESIDERATION Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

desideration

noun

Definition of desideration

as in necessary

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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

These old folks would rather be short than long, and their short sales (which are bets that the stocks will go down lower) are part of the fuel that makes owning at least some of these a must.

— Jim Cramer, Contributor, CNBC, 16 July 2026
For an elevated yet quintessential camp-like experience, High Hampton is a must.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of must

Noun

With low maintenance requirements and fast turnaround, Gripen provides an advanced and cost-effective fighter capability that is easy to operate and maintain, according to the company.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
DAFs carry no legal payout requirement — the dollars are irrevocably committed to charity, but on no particular schedule.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

Diversity isn’t necessarily an ethical desideratum in a collection.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2021
The Trump administration has sought nothing less than a reformulation of U.S. policy on the two-state solution, bringing it in line with Netanyahu’s desiderata Among Netanyahu’s enablers, however, one partner stands out.

— Aaron David Miller, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2020

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

The main compartment is spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a 16-inch MacBook, toiletry bag, and your in-cabin must-haves, along with clothing, shoes, and other essentials needed for a long weekend trip.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Quince Pants That Feel Like Loungewear Comfortable clothes are a must-have for me.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of must-have

Noun

In prison, workers earn as little as pennies a day, and much of those earnings go toward purchasing necessities like postage and hygiene supplies at canteens, where prices have risen along with inflation.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
On their face, retail apps are for shopping, places for consumers to buy clothes, household necessities or makeup.

— Gabrielle Fonrouge,Scott Zamost,Anna Gleason, CNBC, 17 July 2026

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