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
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Packing cubes are a must-have for many travelers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Hakim also considers wallpaper a must-have.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
This season, the must-have items for me are all about maxi outerwear and layering.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Shop must-have travel gear for catching Zs at 30,000 feet.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Packing cubes are a must-have for many travelers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Hakim also considers wallpaper a must-have.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
This season, the must-have items for me are all about maxi outerwear and layering.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leucovorin is a synthetic metabolite of folate, which is essential for healthy pregnancies and is recommended for women before conception and during pregnancy.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, the tacos at Carnicería Estrella—an equally aesthetic spot that’s all white tiles and red details and can also be found in CDMX—are just as delicious, while Tacos Primo in El Centro is an absolute must.—
Lauren Cocking,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Of course, there's the classic cobra pose (a must in snake yoga).—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Judge Paul Friedman appeared skeptical of government claims that the policy is necessary for national security.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The skill became especially necessary after Minnesota renovated its roster just before training camp, replacing Towns in the starting lineup with Julius Randle.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Artificial intelligence systems do not possess human intelligence and therefore should not be granted rights or protections reserved for people, as evidenced by the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a case challenging the requirement that copyrightable works must have human authorship.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Americans may underestimate the value of a guide partly because guiding isn’t integral to our culture.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carlson, who played an integral part of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup win and is a former Norris Trophy runner-up for the NHL’s top defenseman, should bring a veteran presence to a young Ducks team that is on pace to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The researchers attribute that lag to existing legal constraints and technical hurdles such as model limitations, the necessity of additional software tools, and the need for humans to still review AI’s work.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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With another mouth to feed at home, going pro became a necessity to support her.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The required restitution is a total of $258,563, with $233,164 of that to Ulta Beauty and the rest to the city of Royal Oak.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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One quote the Reios received for the required Burial Site Investigation came to $319,000, according to the CBC.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One was quick and the other needed coaxing.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Jets get some needed youth in Rosén, the 14th pick in the 2021 draft.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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