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
Mitchell has been the indispensable scorer on the East’s best team.
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
For thousands of years, beans have been an almost indispensable source of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber and have been incorporated into the cuisines of virtually every culture in the world.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
The country's gender pay gap has been nearly clamped shut, and Norwegian homes and workplaces display a broad understanding of caregiving as indispensable labor that can and should be evenly distributed by both parents with society's support.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Why exercise is a 'game-changer' for Chiquis For Chiquis, the harmony between body and mind is indispensable.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
For thousands of years, beans have been an almost indispensable source of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber and have been incorporated into the cuisines of virtually every culture in the world.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
The country's gender pay gap has been nearly clamped shut, and Norwegian homes and workplaces display a broad understanding of caregiving as indispensable labor that can and should be evenly distributed by both parents with society's support.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Why exercise is a 'game-changer' for Chiquis For Chiquis, the harmony between body and mind is indispensable.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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Five years ago, Democratic leaders defended stay-at-home orders, school closures and business shutdowns as essential to slowing the virus's spread.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The forecasts can seem effortless, but behind the scenes, a vast network of satellites, airplanes, radar, computer models and weather analysts are providing access to the latest data – and warnings when necessary.—
Christine Wiedinmyer,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hegseth's memo directs the Army to inform the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the timeline and necessary resources for the implementation of the change.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hamilton, who has a background producing and directing digital content, joined in 2013 and now oversees the Sales, Marketing and Publicity departments and plays an integral part in structuring and securing finance for both in house and third-party projects.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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As the chart below shows, Delap is an integral part of Ipswich’s attacking sequences.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Bringing in an independent arbitrator to review both sides’ arguments typically occurs when contract discussions are stalled or there is a stalemate and is a required step before the union can go on strike.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Nvidia is still working on the certification process for Samsung Electronics Co.’s high-bandwidth memory chips, a final required step before the Korean company can begin supplying a component essential to training AI platforms.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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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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The first of six episodes goes on to unravel her initial days on the job and set-up those who’ll play vital roles in her journey toward busting an sinister drug ring that touches the lives of the working class and the elite-without prejudice.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Azerbaijan has also tried to bully and threaten its way into disingenuous peace deals with Armenia while plotting with Turkey, a key ally, in taking sovereign lands away from Armenia including the Zangezur Corridor, a vital trade route located between the two countries.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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