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something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
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Recent Examples of musts
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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
The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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
The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
Noun
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Proponents of lighter federal regulation argue that a national policy framework with minimal requirements—focused on energy and infrastructure concerns rather than comprehensive AI restrictions—better serves both innovation and public interest than aggressive preemptive regulation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The weeklong trip includes hotel stays, a custom itinerary, and social media storytelling requirements.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gone are the corporate and impersonal interiors, and here to stay are delicious, residential-feeling finishes such as iridescent chinoiserie wallpapers, fresh carpeting, and all-new necessities like televisions and phones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Insurance changes, premium hikes, formulary shifts, and prior authorization barriers are routinely framed as administrative necessities.—
John Fomeche,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal transitions impact plant care needs, making proper adjustments key to keeping them healthy.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Republican supermajority is reluctant to stop an unlimited cash flow to an ever-expanding school voucher program that bleeds billions from public schools, despite ample proof of sloppy bookkeeping and zero proof that voucher students’ needs are adequately met.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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