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
This distinction means that while Nashville's contributions to music are fundamentally indispensable, they can also be easily overlooked, buried within the fine print of album credits.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This kind of information becomes indispensable when adapting diplomatic messages and building effective communications with representatives of different cultures.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
These products spark excitement, go viral on social media and become indispensable parts of daily life.
—Partner Content, Variety, 27 June 2025
Once again, he’s become an indispensable part of the Mets‘ lineup.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This kind of information becomes indispensable when adapting diplomatic messages and building effective communications with representatives of different cultures.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
These products spark excitement, go viral on social media and become indispensable parts of daily life.
—Partner Content, Variety, 27 June 2025
Once again, he’s become an indispensable part of the Mets‘ lineup.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The data needs to be accessible and running in sync across necessary components within the system, not operating in a silo.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Successful entrepreneurs focus on their core strengths and stay centered, adjusting only when necessary (or when metaphorically getting kicked in the ribs).—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The future, entailing advanced AI, shall become an integral part of their world.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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These resources have been an integral part of plans to build permanent moon bases, which have been brewing for years.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The 31-year-old is a true holding midfielder, offering assurance in playing out from the back and moving the ball through the thirds at the required tempo.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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As climate extremes intensify and global tipping points loom, Earth science has never been more vital — but not everyone is treating it that way.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Starting conversations isn’t just vital for deals to eventually get done; it’s also required to build your understanding of the market and is a critical first step before any successes can be achieved.—
Travis Clinger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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