as in requirements
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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Wilfong said Villegas had been complying with all his immigration requirements since his release last year.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The foldover design of this grab-and-go clutch is complete with two zip pockets and a magnetic snap closure, which provides enough room for necessities, according to reviewers.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cardboard box became a symbol of both safety and dependence, at a time basic necessities were missing from store shelves.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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