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
Some are fast to embrace the admittedly exciting bold new possibilities of Artificial Intelligence as the future sine qua non of effective schooling.
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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
This consensus mechanism is a sine qua non for verifying transactions without relying on a central authority.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
This consensus mechanism is a sine qua non for verifying transactions without relying on a central authority.
—Gary Weinstein, 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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Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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To keep our existing customers engaged and attract new ones, continuous product improvement is a must.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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To choose a floor plan that works for your family now—and ten years from now—experts recommend considering key factors such as lifestyle needs, site-specific restrictions, storage requirements, long-term family planning, and budget constraints.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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For instance, the Nevada Department of Transportation has adopted Commvault’s PQC tools to meet government security requirements and protect sensitive information.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Curbing your food spending is a good practice year round, but when economic times become uncertain, saving on your grocery bill becomes a necessity.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Immediate food assistance resources Several organizations are offering free delivery of groceries and necessities to families affected by recent immigration enforcement.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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“Sine qua non.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20non. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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