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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What do to nearby A visit to Saint-Tropez is an absolute must.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The perforated design adds breathability (a must in peak summer heat) and gives a little texture to an otherwise classic black pair.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Manager Dave Roberts continues to marvel at the veteran of 17 seasons who is willing to make whatever change is necessary to remain a productive hitter.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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On balance, confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions was necessary.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Nevertheless, the lawsuit said Bayfront Park Management Trust lacked a proper accounting system and didn’t have requirements for expenses to be supported by a contract or invoice policy, nor a policy or procedure to ensure vendors were selected through a competitive bidding process.—
Tess Riski
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The state also does not have a minimum age requirement to possess a firearm, a law that gun control advocates have criticized for allowing minors to carry guns.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 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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Baby2Baby is a national nonprofit based in California that provides clothing and other basic necessities to children.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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International humanitarian law mandates the principles of distinction, proportionality, and necessity, but the opaqueness of drone operations, particularly outside active battlefields, challenges these principles.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 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 14 May. 2026.
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