as in essential
impossible to do without
aprons are must-have accessories for the cooking class
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Recent Examples of must-have
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
In between all the on-screen drama, check out today's best deals on must-have summer essentials.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Warm, fluffy rolls straight from the oven are a must-have on Easter Sunday, and our Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls take the stress out of holiday cooking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Best Outdoor Fire Pit and Patio Heater Deals Warmer weather is ahead, but outdoor fire pits and patio heaters are must-haves during the summer, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Desert Stripe Bed Blanket, Cove Ultra-soft and cozy, the Desert Stripe Bed Blanket is a bedroom must-have.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
In between all the on-screen drama, check out today's best deals on must-have summer essentials.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Warm, fluffy rolls straight from the oven are a must-have on Easter Sunday, and our Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls take the stress out of holiday cooking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Best Outdoor Fire Pit and Patio Heater Deals Warmer weather is ahead, but outdoor fire pits and patio heaters are must-haves during the summer, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
Adjective
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Understanding and regulating the trade in shark and ray meat is no longer optional but essential.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Every child in New York deserves the chance to learn basic literacy, numeracy, science, and civics — skills essential for participating in society, holding a job, and fulfilling civic duties like voting or serving on a jury.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Safety glasses are a must, and hearing protection is essential when working with loud equipment.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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But if Mom can’t stand the thought of leaving the house without her hair in place, this beauty buy is a must.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the success of any of NASA’s plans depends on having the money and resources necessary to carry them out.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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These companies feel like necessary building blocks of modern existence.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Marrying Business Impact With Economics While the industry has witnessed a proliferation of smaller, specialized AI models, significant AI chip innovation remains essential to deliver the performance requirements for supporting advanced reasoning and multimodal models.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Similar requirements in the past have driven producer countries to strengthen and clarify protections against deforestation.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This number continues to increase every day, making social media a non-negotiable, integral part of any successful business strategy for companies who want to capture public attention and enter their markets fast.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Smart Home Integration Technology is an integral part of the modern luxury home.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most teachers were volunteers, and the learning communities often farmed to cover basic necessities.—
Johanna K. Taylor,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The addition of hearing protection to this list of necessities recognizes that sensory wellbeing requires the same thoughtful preparation.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to the death review investigation, the facility conducted the required well-being checks on the resident every 30 minutes from 9:53 p.m. Oct. 18 through 2:13 a.m. Oct. 19.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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