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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Only members can save on these must-have travel accessories, from beach towels to luggage scales.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
The sale features deals on outdoor party essentials, including grills – a must-have for any Independence Day celebration – and savings on patio furniture.
—Nora Colomer
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—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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Noun
The must-have is no longer a singular item, but rather the pieces that reflect each man’s personal sensibility and rhythm.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Delsey Paris Sky Max 2.0 Carry-on Duffel Best Travel Accessory Deals
Only members can save on these must-have travel accessories, from beach towels to luggage scales.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
The sale features deals on outdoor party essentials, including grills – a must-have for any Independence Day celebration – and savings on patio furniture.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Keep reading for my favorite summer cooling must-haves from Amazon Outlet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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The idea is to keep pushing European governments on problems created by tourism, like rising rents and housing shortages, environmental damage and neighborhoods losing essential services for residents.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Finally, and perhaps most obviously, in today’s office world, drinks and snacks are a must.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Pasta salad is always a must at the potluck, and this one has been around for a very long time.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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According to multiple reports, the agency will be phasing out the security requirement at select U.S. airports.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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But that all changed in June, when the body overseeing the program -- the National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- sent out a policy notice changing the program's requirements, including removing climate resiliency and middle-class affordability mandates.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The reports come as the success of Tesla's robotaxi division may be increasingly integral to the future of the company.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2025
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The report cites that as of Feb. 13, the district had 47.5 special education teacher vacancies among other vacancies including school psychologists, school social workers and speech language pathologists, all of whom are integral to special education services for students.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Noun
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From knick-knacks to necessities, since the 80s, Boulevard Drive-in’s Swap ‘n’ Shop has built a community with its open market.—
Zuri Primos
July 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Some of the tweaks to personnel have been born out of necessity, through suspensions (Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo, Levi Colwill and Liam Delap) or injury niggles (e.g. Romeo Lavia and Reece James).—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The Campbell County Republican Committee in Kentucky has been vacated by the state party due to its failure to hold a required organizational meeting.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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