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
Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
These Best Buy deals are packing some serious savings for must-have tech upgrades.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
They’re called genie pants—or balloon pants—and their effortless fluidity has usurped the crisp cotton pajama pant as summer’s must-have bottom.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 July 2025
If this is a must-have for you, stick to one Oreo or share other larger options with a friend.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Wide-leg jeans are the must-have denim style for summer — just take it from Sofía Vergara.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
These Best Buy deals are packing some serious savings for must-have tech upgrades.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
They’re called genie pants—or balloon pants—and their effortless fluidity has usurped the crisp cotton pajama pant as summer’s must-have bottom.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 July 2025
If this is a must-have for you, stick to one Oreo or share other larger options with a friend.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
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
Noun
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No matter what the Yankees do before the deadline passes at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, getting multiple relievers is a must.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The elements around it have changed, but the magic has remained pure, a must.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Healthier Skin Papaya contains vitamins A and C, which are necessary for healthy skin and collagen production.4 Collagen provides strength and elasticity to skin.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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The ceasefire will bring an end to fighting for 42 days, allowing necessary aid to enter Gaza and 33 Israeli hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The reasons for dropping these new tax disclosure requirements appear to be self-serving for large multinational corporations who might wish to keep this information confidential.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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What are the eligibility requirements to run for governor in Tennessee?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just like Coker had steep odds to conquer last year, his path to the Panthers’ roster and then to being an integral part of the offense isn’t without competition.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The larger issue many families face, however, is not the risk of divorce, but the challenge of what happens when an in-law becomes an integral part of the business and is ineffective in their role.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This leadership style reflects not just personal preference but historical necessity.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Just as with the WISeR model, the current list of codes subject to authorization includes some with questionable medical necessity or low-value.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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No required Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the company was viewable on the state’s Labor and Economic Opportunity website as of the morning of Wednesday, July 23.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The petition drive was a required step to keep the cityhood application process going.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 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
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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