as in essential
impossible to do without
aprons are must-have accessories for the cooking class
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of must-have
Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Wrinkle-resistant and utterly chic, this $20 blouse is a must-have for the season.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Of course, hairspray and texturizing spray are must-haves as well.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 July 2025
Wide-leg jeans are the must-have denim style for summer — just take it from Sofía Vergara.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for must-have
Noun
Why: The subculture of comic book figurines makes this a show pony must-have piece.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Wrinkle-resistant and utterly chic, this $20 blouse is a must-have for the season.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Of course, hairspray and texturizing spray are must-haves as well.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 July 2025
Wide-leg jeans are the must-have denim style for summer — just take it from Sofía Vergara.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for must-have
Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
-
And likewise, emergency radio alerts proved essential during Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
-
This type of human-machine collaboration is essential for unlocking new levels of performance without requiring a complete overhaul of existing operations.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Many people in the country have a distrust of civil servants; however, civil servants with deep understanding of finance and investing are exactly the type of people who would be necessary.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Evacuation Protocol: If evacuation becomes necessary, follow your checklist, wear protective clothing, and leave immediately.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Texas is the 29th state to adopt a financial literacy requirement, according to Next Gen Personal Finance, a nonprofit that offers free curriculum to schools nationwide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
-
Innovating through devising shortcuts and alternatives is often a key requirement of life with a disability, as is an appetite for identifying and becoming early adopters of technologies with the potential to make life that bit easier.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Monsters may scurry around 'Alien: Earth,' but Noah Hawley suggests the really terrifying characters might be human beings Hawley says preserving the sheer horror of the original films was integral to his project, and as viewers will see, the Xenomorph eventually gets some creepy friends.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
-
The Island Experience Venice Immersive’s physical setting is integral to its appeal.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Meanwhile, brand deals are becoming a necessity for middle-of-the-road actors who are feeling the squeeze of studio consolidation with fewer available gigs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Hart also raised a broader argument against the necessity for such single-issue municipalities.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
One Dallas restaurant failed, six required reinspection and three had roaches or rodent droppings in the most recent round of city health inspections, according to the inspection reports.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
-
No required Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the company was viewable on the state’s Labor and Economic Opportunity website as of the morning of Wednesday, July 23.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
-
Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
-
What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Cite this Entry
“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share