as in essential
impossible to do without
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Recent Examples of indispensable
Kim credits the drama’s director Park Seung-woo (Adamas, Kairos, W: Two Worlds Apart) for his meticulous attention to details, which was absolutely indispensable.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Of course, judges themselves are also indispensable to this system, providing oversight and final rulings.
—Chris Rumbold, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Dramatically rising electricity demand, driven by AI and electrification, may accomplish what politics hasn’t: make clean energy indispensable.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
This is where solutions like the Trust Protocol become indispensable.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Of course, judges themselves are also indispensable to this system, providing oversight and final rulings.
—Chris Rumbold, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Dramatically rising electricity demand, driven by AI and electrification, may accomplish what politics hasn’t: make clean energy indispensable.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
This is where solutions like the Trust Protocol become indispensable.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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Additionally, even without children, estate planning is essential.—
Jessi Chad,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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This skillset is essential for strategic vision, market and competitive analysis and understanding how all the dynamic pieces and parts of your business can and should come together to thrive.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nelson and Cavell questioned why rule changes were necessary if Woodward already removed them from the committee positions.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At 88% of all kindergartners vaccinated, Ohio falls below the 95% herd immunity that is generally considered to be necessary for a community to stay safe from measles.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fashion and personal style are an integral part of the tennis world.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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He’s also been integral to investment, growth and preparing the business to be split into two viable companies.—
Lillian Rizzo,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even under this more limited framework, employers would need to carefully track where and how interactive systems are used and ensure that required disclosures are delivered clearly and consistently.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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For the 2024-25 school year, a record share of incoming kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccine, most often for personal or religious reasons, CDC data shows.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 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
Adjective
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Texture plays a vital role in so many of Kastman’s dishes.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both new signings, Cunha and Mbeumo, missed vital penalties in Wednesday’s defeat.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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