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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The garage—the must-have feature that attracted Bezos to the dwelling—served as the first Amazon office.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
If documenting the memories of your trip is a necessity, this camera backpack is a must-have.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Phones can become our lifelines—but in a natural disaster, outlets may be unavailable, so having a portable phone charger is a must-have in your emergency kit.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Flowering spring through fall, blanket flowers are a must-have for native plant enthusiasts and butterfly gardeners alike.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The garage—the must-have feature that attracted Bezos to the dwelling—served as the first Amazon office.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
If documenting the memories of your trip is a necessity, this camera backpack is a must-have.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Phones can become our lifelines—but in a natural disaster, outlets may be unavailable, so having a portable phone charger is a must-have in your emergency kit.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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With three kids, Ardeneshia Williams is always on the go, and childcare is essential for her.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Trump has repeatedly argued that restoring Venezuela’s oil industry is essential to stabilizing the country’s economy and rebuilding democratic institutions after years of authoritarian rule and economic collapse.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In areas with stiff regulatory requirements, human oversight is a must.—
Paul Goydan,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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An absolute must for referees at corners is to have a line of sight to the goalkeeper.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Those could be explicit requirements for a map to appear to be fair by certain statistical measures of partisanship.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 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
Noun
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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In a competitive labor market, flexibility may increasingly become an economic necessity rather than a workplace perk.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Just a handful of names are thought to be capable of mustering the required support of 81 lawmakers to trigger a leadership contest.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Don’t try to handle a squatter yourself by changing locks, hauling out belongings or shutting off utilities — Texas law treats that as a self-help eviction and can backfire if the person turns out to have tenant rights, making court eviction the required route in landlord-tenant cases.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The needed response to climate change is different for each region of the United States and the world.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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