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

And while inflation has cooled from some of its recent highs, Americans are still paying elevated prices for everyday necessities, leaving less room in the budgets to make meaningful progress on expensive revolving debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Flossmoor neighbors are collecting hygiene necessities to send to a community native and other sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of poor conditions during its record-breaking long deployment. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

These larger designs leave plenty of room for everyday necessities — including a lightweight layer for cooler days. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Island Luxe Boutique Across from the sand, this small shop sells beach necessities, including eco-friendly sunscreens and bathing suits. — Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

When older adults struggle to afford basic necessities, families often absorb additional caregiving responsibilities. — Drema Hymon, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Technological advances have made many necessities dramatically cheaper and more widely available. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 Pro in early September, a strategic timing dictated by multiple operational necessities. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The video explores how expenses vary across the state, comparing costs in different regions and showing how everyday necessities such as rent, groceries and commuting can dramatically affect the overall price of earning a degree. — James Ward, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026