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

There was a requisite culture shock, missing friends and family, and impostor syndrome. — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Stop in for the requisite cup of joe plus made-to-order omelets, skillets, Benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, and French toast. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 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

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Adjective

To pull off this pant-less look, a high-quality leather piece is necessary to prevent it from reading cheap.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
The researchers estimate that several more years of work will be necessary before the technology could become part of a prosthesis capable of sensing and responding naturally to its surroundings.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessary

Noun

Repeating that process places significant stress on components, increasing operational and capital costs due to the risk of failure, maintenance requirements and downtime.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
In some states, parents are winning time requirements on daily recess.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirement

Adjective

As for videos, adding the required warning can satisfy the disclosure requirement in the Louisiana law.

— Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Because the carbon material smooths itself during deposition, manufacturers can eliminate downstream chemical mechanical planarization or etch-back steps that are normally needed to create the required surface.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of required

Noun

And while Rockliffe’s new temple of gastronomy is worthy alone of a trip here, staying the night is a must.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
The clear panels fill it with natural light while offering UV protection — an absolute must as a skin cancer survivor.

— Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of must

Adjective

On Wednesday, Abascal was notified to leave and given 30 minutes to pack her essential belongings.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
To watch the Severin discs is to be reminded of just how many cinematic discoveries remain out there waiting to be unearthed — and of how essential their work and the work of other boutique physical media labels continues to be.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of essential

Noun

Noir is to superhero as physical mediums are to digital media as physical necessity is to virtual contingency.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The project is part of a $46-billion border buildout facing resistance from landowners, Native American tribes and conservation groups over its costs, necessity and potential damage to sensitive landscapes.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of necessity

Adjective

Among the boundaries that have been breached, according to the new report, are carbon dioxide concentrations, which reached a record 426 parts per million (ppm) because fossil fuel burning had not decreased at nearly the needed pace.

— Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
Attentive leaders explore more diverse, needed and applicable professional development that enables their workforce.

— Kellie Lauth, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

Any more details ruin surprises, which are integral for Boyle’s engagement in the project.

— William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
At its opening ceremony, then-President Barack Obama urged African Americans to see their story as an integral thread in the broader American story.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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