as in necessary
impossible to do without
this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201
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Recent Examples of requisite
ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
The last two included 70-yard sprints late in the second half that exhibited the requisite level of fitness to last 90 minutes at the international level.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
From a meteorological perspective, all of the requisite elements may appear to be there, but nothing happens.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The only active pitchers besides Kershaw considered Hall of Fame locks are Justin Verlander and Scherzer, both hard throwers with the requisite strikeout totals.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
When the initial satellite passed overhead, the space-to-ground power finally reached the requisite level.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
The last two included 70-yard sprints late in the second half that exhibited the requisite level of fitness to last 90 minutes at the international level.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
From a meteorological perspective, all of the requisite elements may appear to be there, but nothing happens.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The only active pitchers besides Kershaw considered Hall of Fame locks are Justin Verlander and Scherzer, both hard throwers with the requisite strikeout totals.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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And in a case about Texas’ requirement that websites verify users are 18 or over, one justice expressed her own parental frustration over trying to control what her children see on the internet.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Instead, the vote was based mainly on a presentation by Lyn Redwood, the former head of a group founded by Kennedy that has lobbied against vaccine authorizations and requirements.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The Campbell County Republican Committee in Kentucky has been vacated by the state party due to its failure to hold a required organizational meeting.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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To keep our existing customers engaged and attract new ones, continuous product improvement is a must.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The House bill text also included a provision prohibiting Obamacare marketplace insurance plans from including gender transition procedures as an essential health benefit.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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The new partnership will allow the companies to scale production of those yarns in China, which remains an essential production hub for much of the fashion sector despite higher tariffs imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Curbing your food spending is a good practice year round, but when economic times become uncertain, saving on your grocery bill becomes a necessity.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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While Joshua strengthens his neck muscles (a necessity for Formula One drivers) with high-end workout equipment, Sonny simply leans his head against the hard edge of a bed in his room.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Legal recourse can be an integral part of institutional strategy.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Scientific fieldwork is an integral part of research in many disciplines, including geology, geography, forestry, ecology, and others.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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