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
Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
These Best Buy deals are packing some serious savings for must-have tech upgrades.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
They’re called genie pants—or balloon pants—and their effortless fluidity has usurped the crisp cotton pajama pant as summer’s must-have bottom.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 July 2025
If this is a must-have for you, stick to one Oreo or share other larger options with a friend.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
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Wide-leg jeans are the must-have denim style for summer — just take it from Sofía Vergara.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
These Best Buy deals are packing some serious savings for must-have tech upgrades.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
They’re called genie pants—or balloon pants—and their effortless fluidity has usurped the crisp cotton pajama pant as summer’s must-have bottom.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 July 2025
If this is a must-have for you, stick to one Oreo or share other larger options with a friend.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Noun
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If Google does plan to merge the new platforms, having flagship Google hardware on hand is a must.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Healthcare is among the best in South America, especially in the larger cities, and far cheaper than in the U.S., but private insurance is a must.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The data needs to be accessible and running in sync across necessary components within the system, not operating in a silo.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Trump administration argued the deployment was necessary to deal with chaotic protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.—
July 15,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In the lawsuit, Beshear and several Democratic attorneys general argued the freeze violated federal statutory and regulatory requirements.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
19 July 2025
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Remember that there are lots of different Forms 1099 and many different reporting requirements.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The future, entailing advanced AI, shall become an integral part of their world.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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These resources have been an integral part of plans to build permanent moon bases, which have been brewing for years.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
Noun
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This leadership style reflects not just personal preference but historical necessity.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Just as with the WISeR model, the current list of codes subject to authorization includes some with questionable medical necessity or low-value.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The 31-year-old is a true holding midfielder, offering assurance in playing out from the back and moving the ball through the thirds at the required tempo.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But he still has not been confirmed by the Senate, a required step to take on the role permanently (typically, U.S. attorneys serve through a president's time in office).—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 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 1 Aug. 2025.
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