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
At that point, sunglasses lose their sine qua non purpose to protect our eyes, becoming a purely ornamental element capable of elevating an entire outfit.
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Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
The sine qua non for an economic deal is that Ukrainian leadership wants a peace deal.
—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
See All Example Sentences for sine qua non
Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
The sine qua non for an economic deal is that Ukrainian leadership wants a peace deal.
—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
See All Example Sentences for sine qua non
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sine qua non
Noun
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SuperSoft Fleece Cropped Wide-Leg Pants Comfortable travel pants are a must for long flights, and this wide-leg pair is made from Quince’s SuperSoft fleece material that has a blend of tencel, spandex, and polyester.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Use a Bookmark Using bookmarks while reading library books is an absolute must.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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His question was a reference to a portion of the Voters' Right to Know Act that creates a process for political donors to get permission to opt-out of disclosure requirements by either a state court or the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Your father may need a conservatorship to ensure that his rent is paid and his necessities are covered.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Local leaders in the capital expressed opposition, noting that violent crime had been declining and questioning the necessity of federal intervention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Sine qua non.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20non. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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