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
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As with all Spirit Halloween exclusives, supplies are limited, which makes these costumes a must-have for costume collectors and fans of the brand.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Inclusivity was another must-have for NikeSKIMS, which offers sizes ranging from XXS to 4X.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Sep. 2025
In short, flared jeans are one of the must-have items in your wardrobe this season.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This week’s contest is not circled as a must-have, but will UCD’s top offensive player and top defensive stopper be in uniform?
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As with all Spirit Halloween exclusives, supplies are limited, which makes these costumes a must-have for costume collectors and fans of the brand.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Inclusivity was another must-have for NikeSKIMS, which offers sizes ranging from XXS to 4X.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Sep. 2025
In short, flared jeans are one of the must-have items in your wardrobe this season.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cross-cultural exchanges were also essential to the project.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located off the southeast end of campus near the UF Health Shands Hospital and the Cade Museum (a must for families), putting restaurants and gameday activities only a short drive away.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The mayor's office said the quick timeline is necessary to meet state notification deadlines for the change to take effect.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jackson picked the cold case right back up but had to dispatch colleagues to do the voluminous number of necessary interviews and to pursue any new tips.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wharton has played an integral part in Crystal Palace’s superb start to the season.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The contest, the first of its kind, is a cultural initiative promoted by the administration of Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, who seeks to change the narratives of violence in Mexican music as an integral part of her government’s policy for peace and against addiction.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The unemployment rate for Gen Z is more than double the national rate, which means freelance work may be a necessity as much as a choice.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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For decades, DeLodder said, hospitals have quelled the establishment of freestanding birthing centers by arguing against their necessity.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, Boeing and FAA inspectors will take turns performing the required pre-flight safety checks.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even after schools and other educational and cultural centers reopened in the city, the funding required to perform needed work on parts of the museum and support a sufficient staff were not available.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Careers may be disrupted by diagnosis and treatment, with many women facing challenges returning to work, but flexible jobs, financial planning, and counseling can provide needed support.—
Julie Scott,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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