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
One of the most indispensable items for spring tent camping is a rain fly.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Together, these factors have transformed Pakistan into an indispensable mediator, elevating the country’s profile on the global stage.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
In semiconductor manufacturing, helium's cooling properties are used to transfer heat, with the gas also indispensable in photolithography, a technique used to print each chip's intricate circuitry.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
For 80 years, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been one of those indispensable pillars of service.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Together, these factors have transformed Pakistan into an indispensable mediator, elevating the country’s profile on the global stage.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
In semiconductor manufacturing, helium's cooling properties are used to transfer heat, with the gas also indispensable in photolithography, a technique used to print each chip's intricate circuitry.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
For 80 years, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been one of those indispensable pillars of service.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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The ability to budget, save, manage debt and build credit is essential to navigating modern life.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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For the best burger—one with real beefy flavor—fat is essential.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Nevada Irrigation District says the increases are necessary to fix aging infrastructure while keeping up with rising costs.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh has submitted required paperwork to the Senate, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive information ahead of its public release.—
Emily Wilkins,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The ministry urged operators to comply with the directive and to ensure all required safety and security equipment is available and functioning before and during voyages, to maintain the highest levels of safety for all trips.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Offense gets a needed boost The Cubs haven’t yet hit like the group collectively expects to this season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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But unless there’s enough to generate all the needed electricity, with some wind or solar left unused, the Ohio utility will power the data center’s additional activity with the next cheapest source, typically natural gas or coal.—
Arik Levinson,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 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
Adjective
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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As funding falters, the need for city government to step into the shoes of philanthropists like Gund and Lauder becomes even more vital.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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