REQUISITE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈre-kwə-zət

Definition of requisite

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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requisite

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noun

as in requirement

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201

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Recent Examples of requisite

Adjective

Though the operation took place at the workshop of the Crown Jeweller, Garrard & Company, British artisans lacked the requisite skill, prompting the Prince to hire master cutters from Amsterdam’s Royal Coster Diamonds. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Gini, an agronomist who has overseen the planting of some two hundred thousand trees in Parco Nord in the past quarter century, has the tan skin, strong hands, and hearty disposition that are requisite for the job. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Noun

The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 When Wilson died last summer, he was widely eulogized as one of the great visionary artists of our time, and his requisite for altered perception has only since flourished. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for requisite

Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite

Adjective

Researchers say additional multiphysics simulations and vehicle-level testing remain necessary.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Republicans needed Democratic support to win the 60 votes necessary to move forward on the bill in the 53-47 Senate.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessary

Noun

This can address key requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Any player in the Italian top flight who has a heart condition or has undergone related surgery must pass Serie A’s sporting fitness requirements before returning to play.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirement

Adjective

The report describes cramped windowless housing units offering barely half the required living space, limited showers and recreation, and poor access to clean drinking water, hygiene supplies and legal materials.

— Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The city said the event cannot move forward on the new date unless organizers complete the required permitting process.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of required

Noun

The butter chicken chops are a must, of course, but so are the wagyu kheema naan, chicken tikka chaat, and the kali mirch beef kabab.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Comfortable, versatile pairs As any avid traveler will tell you, packing comfortable shoes for any trip is a must.

— Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of must

Adjective

Ohanian said the debate around AI should focus on substantive risks rather than issues that can be used to score political points, arguing that an informed public is essential to navigating the technology.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Refillable deodorant, once a niche pick from small sustainability brands, is now attracting the biggest names in personal care and reshaping how millions of people shop for a daily essential.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of essential

Noun

Diners have been eating out less frequently, trying to save money while paying more for gas, groceries and other necessities.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Between the former’s inconsistency and the latter’s struggles to stay healthy, Levi might be the Oilers’ definitive starter out of nothing more than pure necessity.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessity

Adjective

But that undertaking, primarily fueled by private dollars, has been waylaid due to getting a needed booster flight-qualified.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Senior Trey Cooley, who transferred from Troy, and senior Jayden Limar, who ran for 262 yards last season at Oregon, provide needed depth.

— Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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