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
When printing textiles, gum arabic played the indispensable role of a thickening agent that helped bind dyes on fabric.
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Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
This book is indispensable to understanding not just the thinking of Savarkar’s time but also the intellectual currents shaping modern India.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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In an economically uncertain world, where workers are becoming more mobile and the rate of change is rapid because of technology, mobile offices, building trailers and portable classrooms are increasingly becoming indispensable.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
However, human expertise continues to be indispensable for high-stakes areas such as fraud detection despite AI technological progress.
—Jitender Jain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
This book is indispensable to understanding not just the thinking of Savarkar’s time but also the intellectual currents shaping modern India.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Studio 1847
In an economically uncertain world, where workers are becoming more mobile and the rate of change is rapid because of technology, mobile offices, building trailers and portable classrooms are increasingly becoming indispensable.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
However, human expertise continues to be indispensable for high-stakes areas such as fraud detection despite AI technological progress.
—Jitender Jain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, emotional intelligence is consistently ranked as one of the most essential skills for navigating the future of work.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In disparate impact cases, defendants can argue that a requirement is nonetheless necessary for a job.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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There is a limit of one per guest and no purchase, or ID, is necessary to get your free treat.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In fact, according to Dr. Culbreath, jeans are integral to this style of professional dress.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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As technology continues to define business opportunities, there are basic needs that are integral to every development.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The building received its recertification, and by the Jan. 1 state deadline had filed its required milestone inspection reports and created a reserve fund.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Think about it—how often is passion a required attribute for entrepreneurs pitching their businesses?—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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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
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China hit back by putting export curbs on some rare earth elements, vital for U.S. manufacturers of weapons and electronic consumer goods, and raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.—
Emma Farge,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The combine is vital for aspiring players to show their skills to scouts before the NBA draft on June 25-26.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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