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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
Those are musts for head coach Mike Brown’s new offensive system.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Our list of favorites include all the skincare musts, such as the rich cream from Augustinus Bader and the micellar cleansing pads from Sofie Pavitt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
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
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
The spinach bacon salad and Greek-style pasta salad are two absolute musts in my book.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pork are musts, as they are said to bring wealth, prosperity, and progress.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Our list of favorites include all the skincare musts, such as the rich cream from Augustinus Bader and the micellar cleansing pads from Sofie Pavitt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
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
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
The spinach bacon salad and Greek-style pasta salad are two absolute musts in my book.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
Noun
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The price of household necessities rose in December over the previous month, even as inflation overall held steady.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Include the necessities first, like a comfy chair and a small coffee table, and add decor second.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Depending on your space, heating needs, and comfort levels, a space heater can be an efficient heat source.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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