desideration

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Noun
  • To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Does Peter kill the Major to honor his friend’s wish?
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, a tote that can hold a laptop is a must in our book these days for working on the go.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Tents Create Atmosphere, Not Just Shelter Tents are a must for outdoor parties, but not for the reason most think.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
  • The sine qua non of any business is to generate profits.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • While not denying the parallels between Muggle and magical technologies, Oakes’s conclusions depend on ignoring magical people’s complete dependence on a wand—the indisputable sine qua non of reliable spellwork.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Our must-haves for the season can be found, below.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Here are their vacation must-haves alongside tips for using the Visa Infinite card to unlock room upgrades, dining perks and exclusive access.
    Visa Infinite Asia Pacific, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, from a political standpoint, necessity may not have been the primary concern.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Those already inside the gate stayed close to camp out of necessity, while those still outside were stuck in their vehicles — some for up to 20 hours — in the infamous one-lane traffic jam into Black Rock City (BRC).
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Desideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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