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

The 24 Hours of Daytona-winning Porsche by Penske Motorsports and the 964 Turbo from Bad Boys will also make appearances for requisite Instagram photo opps. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 After the game Fernandez talked about the team’s defense and said when the ball is not falling in the basket, the Wings shot 34% from the field in the game, and show the requisite effort. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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

Onslaught Is All Blood, No Guts Adam Wingard’s latest film is a too-slick wannabe grindhouse action-slasher lacking the engine necessary to power it.

— Britina Cheng, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Rather than directly buying the land necessary, Kingsbarn will look to participate in an exchange.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessary

Noun

Some have no down payment requirements, most have below-average interest rates and many come with lower closing costs and monthly payments, thanks to no PMI requirements.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
This allows individuals to evaluate the organization's mission, team dynamics, and actual time requirements.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

The Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite is a must-visit, especially for families or sports fans.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Prioritize Automation That Frees Your Time Automating as many financial processes in your life and business is a must in 2026, freeing up your time and energy.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of must

Adjective

Koeckeritz argued that a paved parking lot is an essential accessory to its main function — worship — not the principal use of the property across the street from the towering cathedral.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Which essential services, such as banks and postal delivery, will be closed?

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of essential

Noun

The Democratic candidate for governor is proposing to allow cities and counties to temporarily suspend or eliminate local sales tax on groceries, baby formula, diapers, feminine hygiene products and other necessities.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
His occasional free-agent splurges obscured an organizational myopia that left his team with scant investments in staffing, analytical advancements and technological necessities.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessity

Adjective

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
The development comes a week after the city started the process of relocating residents to allow for the new owner to make needed repairs.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

All eyes on food Diesel is integral to every part of the food supply chain.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
The Leipzig scenes are both ephemeral and integral; later, Taro will speculate that if the Germans had had the same revolutionary zeal as the Spanish, Hitler might have been defeated.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

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