Synonyms of necessities

necessities

noun

plural of necessity

as in requirements

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable

on any road trip, accurate maps are a necessity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requirements
• musts
• needs
• essentials
• necessaries
• requisites
• needfuls
• demands
• conditions
• must-haves
• prerequisites
• sine qua nons
• preconditions
• advantages
• pluses
• desiderata
• wishes
• edges
• desiderations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonessentials
• luxuries
• amenities
• comforts
• surpluses
• extras
• extravagances
• indulgences
• frills
• nonnecessities
• superfluities
• surplusages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necessities

When parents cannot afford enough food, stable housing, child care, or other necessities, the conditions created by poverty can bring them to the attention of child protective services. — Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

Helping students secure food and other necessities supports their efforts to earn a degree and enter Mississippi’s healthcare workforce. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

The logic is people still need medical care, prescription drugs, electricity, gas, water, groceries, household goods and other everyday necessities no matter the economic backdrop. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Researchers said housing affordability is being made worse due to mounting economic pressures and the rising costs of everyday necessities. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Many of these frequent 911 users are unhoused people with physical health, mental health and substance use issues who lack access to care and frequent emergency rooms for treatment — or sometimes just basic necessities or shelter. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Eversource is urging customers to prepare or restock storm kits that should include flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, medications, pet food and other necessities. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Consumers are paying for daily necessities in four installments. — Katica Roy, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026