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
Keep reading for Amazon’s best early deals, including fashion scores, lightweight quilts, gardening must-haves, patio furniture, storage solutions, and more—up to 72% off.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
The fashion lovers of the world may jet off to cities like London, Milan, New York and Paris to see the latest runway must-haves.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Big Spring Sale is similar to Amazon’s popular Prime Day shopping events but centers specifically on seasonal must-haves.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Our top eyebrow pencils A firm pencil and spoolie brush are must-haves for Amber Dreadon, a celebrity makeup artist.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Shop my Amazon personal item must-haves, starting at just $4.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Good footwear, plenty of water, and sun protection are must-haves.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Below, shop her seven wardrobe must-haves, starting at just $10.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Now, they’ve just been spotted on Coach models, who matched the jewelry box must-haves with color-happy, graphic sweaters and other threads.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
The fashion lovers of the world may jet off to cities like London, Milan, New York and Paris to see the latest runway must-haves.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Big Spring Sale is similar to Amazon’s popular Prime Day shopping events but centers specifically on seasonal must-haves.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Our top eyebrow pencils A firm pencil and spoolie brush are must-haves for Amber Dreadon, a celebrity makeup artist.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Shop my Amazon personal item must-haves, starting at just $4.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Good footwear, plenty of water, and sun protection are must-haves.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Below, shop her seven wardrobe must-haves, starting at just $10.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Now, they’ve just been spotted on Coach models, who matched the jewelry box must-haves with color-happy, graphic sweaters and other threads.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-haves
Noun
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Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the agency has said that Dilley offers families a safe environment equipped with access to educational materials, child care necessities and round-the-clock medical and mental health care.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Must-haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-haves. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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