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
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.
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Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more must-haves for the hostess with the mostest, all on sale at Nordstrom.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 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
Our must-haves for the season can be found, below.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more must-haves for the hostess with the mostest, all on sale at Nordstrom.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 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
Our must-haves for the season can be found, below.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-haves
Noun
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Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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These families, already in fragile and vulnerable situations, may face additional hardships as they are forced to prioritize household expenses such as rent, utilities, and gas, over food and other necessities.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump has also pressured countries into removing trade barriers that range from taxes on American beef and soybeans to car safety and local content requirements in Japan and Indonesia, according to the New York Times.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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There are also no age requirements for potential pilots.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Aloe Vera Gel For sunburns or just extra protection during sightseeing, aloe vera gel and sunscreen are musts.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Must-haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-haves. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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