as in essential
impossible to do without
aprons are must-have accessories for the cooking class
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Recent Examples of must-have
Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
What are your must-haves on the road?
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
The shoe is an essential for transitional dressing; shop must-have styles like the Blondo Sierra Waterproof Over-the-Knee Boots and Silent D Block-Heel Knee-High Boots.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But egg scrambles are a must-have.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
What are your must-haves on the road?
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
The shoe is an essential for transitional dressing; shop must-have styles like the Blondo Sierra Waterproof Over-the-Knee Boots and Silent D Block-Heel Knee-High Boots.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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There are five treatment rooms in total, and a traditional hammam is essential for the full Moroccan experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rib-sticking beef and pork dishes are the stars of the menu; ropa vieja, a Cuban stew made with shredded beef braised in tomato sauce and pepper sofrito, is a must-order for carnivores and omnivores.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The spa The spa is a must-visit while at Mohonk.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Efficiently developing mineral sites is necessary for Africa’s own industrialization, infrastructure expansion, food security, and energy systems, AFC argued.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Afterwards, ByteDance rolled back that feature and introduced verification requirements for users who want to create digital avatars with their own images and audio, according to Chinese media.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Not all nurses are certified to be a SANE, and certification requirements vary by state, according to Sekula.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, pairing strength training with cardio, which is integral to cardiovascular health, can deliver the best return on investment for women.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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More significantly, Savonuzzi conceived the entire body—including doors and hood—as an integral, continuously flowing form.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From monthly sales to discounts on household necessities, there is no shortage of savings.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Forging a broad coalition across these tendencies seems like an obvious necessity but has so far proved elusive.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The proposal underscores a complicated moment for Jewish literature in Texas schools, where books about the Holocaust and Jewish history have recently been pulled from shelves amid parental complaints but are now poised to become required reading statewide.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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While advocates and some commissioners urged the county to file a lawsuit to clarify its role and required duties, Demings chose a more careful path.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Much needed rain is forecast to impact the area in the later hours of the day.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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And in its absence, delayed construction and local struggles to acquire funding have created travel woes for commuters and cut off Kansas City, Kansas, businesses and neighborhoods from needed foot traffic.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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