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
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Infotainment options are requisite for the car’s status and are largely non-intuitive.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Barton noted housing is surely a requisite for economic opportunity in his region.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The actor has also has the requisite on-ice experience.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Infotainment options are requisite for the car’s status and are largely non-intuitive.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
The first requisite is largely out of Kansas City’s control.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Barton noted housing is surely a requisite for economic opportunity in his region.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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With his girth, incredible wingspan (85 inches) and arm length (35 inches), Collins is the requisite two-gap defensive tackle necessary for San Francisco’s defense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means an entertainment license wouldn’t be necessary anymore for bars that want to host trivia nights, for bowling alleys and for coffee shops that have an unamplified live performer.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But somewhere along the line, other policy changes are likely to ripple outward, such as the easing of federal drug testing requirements.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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The City Council unanimously approved the latest revision of those rules Tuesday, after council members earlier this month pressed city staff to add helmet requirements for all e-bike and e-scooter riders under 18-years-old.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Making the record even more impressive was the revelation in the post-competition weighing of Wilkins’ discus to verify the record that the implement was actually two ounces heavier than the required 4 pounds, 6 ounces weight, a fact that cost Wilkins additional inches, probably feet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite being a required vaccine in all states to attend public school, rates have been steadily decreasing over the last decade, CDC data shows.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Back in Blighty, the nearby city of Chichester is also a must-visit, with its Roman and Anglo-Saxon remnants, great shopping facilities, and its historic cathedral in the centre.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Chanhassen certainly doesn’t jump to mind as a must-visit city, even among Minnesotans.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Having a comfortable outdoor space is essential for relaxing and entertaining guests.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Proper disposal of leftover prescription drugs is essential to prevent misuse and keep harmful compounds out of local waterways and landfills, the city of Boise said in a press release.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, instead of betting on a full-time job, more Gen Z graduates are looking to alternative paths to employment out of necessity.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Terner Center said going to multiple agencies for needed funding adds costs because developers have to endure higher legal, staffing and compliance costs to manage additional applications and contracts.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Offense gets a needed boost The Cubs haven’t yet hit like the group collectively expects to this season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Glyphosate 'revolutionized farming' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But fights are just as integral to the Netflix show created by Lee Sung Jin, and the series’ sound team needed to do even more meticulous work building visceral senses of anger, stress, and dread that slowly swallow up the characters and steer them into making a compounding set of poor decisions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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