REQUISITES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

requisites

noun

plural of requisite

as in requirements

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

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Recent Examples of requisites The prime requisites for good pictures were clear visibility and sufficient altitude. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 No locals had dared help the rancher repair his fence and care for his herd because of the cartel requisites, leaving the rancher with a limited employment pool. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026 Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

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There is a balance between Jefferson’s playground style and the requirements of a detailed offense built on rhythm and timing.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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Visitors will walk through spaces that detail material, technology and manufacturing innovations, exploring how these advances are being led by end users’ necessities and wants.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The trio said they were honored to introduce nonprofit Baby2Baby, an organization that provides children in poverty with diapers, clothing and other necessities, ahead of Devon Again’s performance.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of necessities

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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Tex-Mex and barbecue are musts, and the options are plentiful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

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