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
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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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The government has also offered some relief in the form of $7-a-month stipends that can be used in grocery stores to buy basic necessities.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The request for additional money was made after underground utility and other site placement needs were identified while designing a new floor plan.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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