Synonyms of must-haves

must-haves

noun

plural of must-have

as in necessities

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable

hiking boots are a must-have for this trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• necessities
• requirements
• musts
• essentials
• needs
• requisites
• necessaries
• needfuls
• demands
• conditions
• prerequisites
• sine qua nons
• preconditions
• advantages
• pluses
• desiderata
• wishes
• edges
• desiderations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonessentials
• luxuries
• amenities
• extras
• surpluses
• comforts
• indulgences
• extravagances
• frills
• nonnecessities
• superfluities
• surplusages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of must-haves

Score smaller must-haves like Le Creuset and Staub kitchenware, plus find essential serveware and tableware, key for any upcoming fall gatherings at home. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Shop more beauty must-haves for fall at Nordstrom below including an anti-aging serum and travel-ready hand cream. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Sleeping Accessories Blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows are all must-haves for a storm shelter. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Separating the must-haves from the nice-to-haves can help parents decide where to hold firm and where a splurge might fit within the family budget. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

The main compartment is spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a 16-inch MacBook, toiletry bag, and your in-cabin must-haves, along with clothing, shoes, and other essentials needed for a long weekend trip. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Below, shop our eight Quince must-haves, including holy grail designs in breezy linen, washable silk, and Italian leather. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Ahead, interior designers break down the must-haves that make a mudroom the organizational workhorse of the home. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026