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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
What are your must-haves regarding durability, style, and flexibility?
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Xpeng started releasing its driver-assist tech in major Chinese cities in early 2023, and the systems have rapidly become a must-have feature for Chinese companies wanting to survive in the highly competitive domestic market.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Once exotic wristwear, smartwatches are now must-have items for younger and younger kids.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In what will be one of the few must-have projects on sale, an all-star cast has come together for the next project from writer-director Elijah Bynum’s (Magazine Dreams), the dark comic crime thriller My Darling California.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
What are your must-haves regarding durability, style, and flexibility?
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Xpeng started releasing its driver-assist tech in major Chinese cities in early 2023, and the systems have rapidly become a must-have feature for Chinese companies wanting to survive in the highly competitive domestic market.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Once exotic wristwear, smartwatches are now must-have items for younger and younger kids.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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These measures arise as essential staff—particularly air traffic controllers—have been working without paychecks.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vitamin D receptor genes play an essential role in calcium absorption.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Late hours are a must, bathroom graffiti helps and there should be a fairly high ratio of cheap beer to, well, pretty much everything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elliott, a native Southerner, said sweet tea is a must for her menu, too.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After giving birth to her second child in April, the 32-year-old was determined to continue breastfeeding her son — a choice that was both personally important and financially necessary for her family.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the decision is necessary to keep travelers safe.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson, a 13-year NFL pro, is an integral cog in the Philadelphia offense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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When disaster strikes, public school buildings are integral as safe havens in hundreds of predominantly Indigenous villages scattered across Alaska's vast landscape.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Like the vast, uncaring jungle in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, the Tyranids are an irresistible force that seeks to surround and destroy humanity through the weight of pure biological necessity.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This summer, Wyoming’s Game and Fish Commission passed regulations that designated some sections fly-only and required anglers to pinch their barbs.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Chamber argues that the fee was imposed without congressional approval or required rulemaking, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs were terrific in short-yardage situations, powering for the needed 1 or 2 yards — and this was true even after right guard Trey Smith left the game and was replaced by Mike Caliendo in the second quarter.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Wolves want to preserve his legs for the playoffs and give Dillingham some needed run.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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