as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
an extensive grounding in mathematics is a sine qua non for a career in architecture
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Recent Examples of sine qua non
The sine qua non for an economic deal is that Ukrainian leadership wants a peace deal.
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CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
Some are fast to embrace the admittedly exciting bold new possibilities of Artificial Intelligence as the future sine qua non of effective schooling.
—Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Season 2 fulfills this sine qua non with deceptive ease.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Frequency Becomes Unstable Frequency is the sine qua non of all electrical systems, from microgrids to the national grid.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for sine qua non
CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
Some are fast to embrace the admittedly exciting bold new possibilities of Artificial Intelligence as the future sine qua non of effective schooling.
—Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Season 2 fulfills this sine qua non with deceptive ease.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Frequency Becomes Unstable Frequency is the sine qua non of all electrical systems, from microgrids to the national grid.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for sine qua non
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sine qua non
Noun
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So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lowering the 30% equity requirement, however, might take longer unless the world runs out of decabillionaires who want teams.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021 Management for JB Vang couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hart also raised a broader argument against the necessity for such single-issue municipalities.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, brand deals are becoming a necessity for middle-of-the-road actors who are feeling the squeeze of studio consolidation with fewer available gigs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sine qua non.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20non. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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