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
Most important, however, is how indispensable Starlink has become to modern militaries.
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Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the speed with which news could now be received from London was offset by high telegraphic charges, which forced Australian newspapers to pool their resources and share the costs of using this now-indispensable service.
—Kevin Patrick, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
During the great financial crisis—when shocks hit our economy, unemployment spiked, our economic system faced collapse, and America’s standing in the world was scrutinized—our central bank played an indispensable role.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
As electronic warfare becomes a defining feature of future conflicts, resilient navigation systems will be indispensable.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the speed with which news could now be received from London was offset by high telegraphic charges, which forced Australian newspapers to pool their resources and share the costs of using this now-indispensable service.
—Kevin Patrick, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
During the great financial crisis—when shocks hit our economy, unemployment spiked, our economic system faced collapse, and America’s standing in the world was scrutinized—our central bank played an indispensable role.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
As electronic warfare becomes a defining feature of future conflicts, resilient navigation systems will be indispensable.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Manager Dave Roberts continues to marvel at the veteran of 17 seasons who is willing to make whatever change is necessary to remain a productive hitter.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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On balance, confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions was necessary.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia, UAVs became integral to campaigns targeting such groups as Al-Qaeda and, later, the Islamic State (ISIS).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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For as integral as the Cannes Film Festival is to the events of season four, production won’t commence until the Croisette is vacant.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Jackeline Madrid suffered a fracture and required stitches.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bark’s new Companion Concierge will help arrange international paperwork and required vaccinations.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Lamont said the bill is a needed update to gun safety laws.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
29 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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Many of his later programs have been capped by a coda in which the tricks of the trade are laid bare—no trick being more vital than that of extreme patience, with camera operators waiting days, or even weeks, for the right cub, or pup, or fledgling, or froglet, to show up.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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We, European cinema professionals and citizens – all cinema lovers – call upon the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States to future-proof the success and integrity of the vital and precious MEDIA programme and reinforce its resources.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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