as in necessities
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Recent Examples of must-haves
From hydrating haircare products and TheraGun must-haves to cozy throw blankets and house slippers, keep scrolling to hear all about Palmer’s top winter essentials below.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Prices have been trending higher – particularly for must-haves like groceries and electricity.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The calendar includes fan favorites like Benefit’s Hoola bronzer, Benetint lip and cheek stain, and a variety of beauty must-haves like mascaras, brow products, and more.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The mother and daughter, who speak fluent Korean with each other, took the time to chat through all things K-beauty and the role must-haves from retinal treatments to toners play in their lives.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Makeup must-haves These makeup products make everyday life easier.
—Caitlyn Martyn
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, 7 Oct. 2025
While there are plenty of beauty trends to unpack for next season, one of the biggest beauty must-haves of fashion week wasn’t a setting spray or gloss.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Target is currently offering a slew of early deals on travel must-haves, including the Lands' End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Down Jacket, which easily folds into itself for convenient transport.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Prices have been trending higher – particularly for must-haves like groceries and electricity.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The calendar includes fan favorites like Benefit’s Hoola bronzer, Benetint lip and cheek stain, and a variety of beauty must-haves like mascaras, brow products, and more.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The mother and daughter, who speak fluent Korean with each other, took the time to chat through all things K-beauty and the role must-haves from retinal treatments to toners play in their lives.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Makeup must-haves These makeup products make everyday life easier.
—Caitlyn Martyn
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, 7 Oct. 2025
While there are plenty of beauty trends to unpack for next season, one of the biggest beauty must-haves of fashion week wasn’t a setting spray or gloss.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Target is currently offering a slew of early deals on travel must-haves, including the Lands' End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Down Jacket, which easily folds into itself for convenient transport.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-haves
Noun
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Palestinians in Gaza who spoke with the AP in recent weeks questioned whether the ceasefire's next steps will improve conditions, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and ongoing challenges in securing basic necessities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to The Associated Press in recent weeks questioned whether moving into phase two of the ceasefire will improve conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Organizations should approach this evaluation with realistic expectations about the supervision requirements and plan for hybrid workflows where human operators correct and guide robotic systems through their initial learning phases.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Democratic state lawmakers want to allow Georgia cities to adopt sanctuary policies and eliminate requirements for local sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Renegar says that mousse and a vent brush are musts to add volume to the hair and turn it under with some bend.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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