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
The Russian leader has been indispensable in propping up Assad's regime during the brutal Syrian civil war that started in 2011 but has been essentially frozen over the last four years.
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Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
In preparing to play the part himself, Holland found an indispensable research tool in Jones’ journals from each performance.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
As Chinese firms broaden their reach, U.S. technology will be less indispensable in some parts of the world.
—Scott Kennedy, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Here's a deeper look at why VPNs are indispensable for safeguarding your retirement accounts:
1) Robust encryption
VPNs employ military-grade encryption protocols, such as AES-256, to scramble your data.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
In preparing to play the part himself, Holland found an indispensable research tool in Jones’ journals from each performance.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
As Chinese firms broaden their reach, U.S. technology will be less indispensable in some parts of the world.
—Scott Kennedy, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Here's a deeper look at why VPNs are indispensable for safeguarding your retirement accounts:
1) Robust encryption
VPNs employ military-grade encryption protocols, such as AES-256, to scramble your data.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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Good data is essential—ML models can only perform as well as the training data they are fed.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Remember, analytics is essential in every role across all industries.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Pruning is not necessary but can be used to increase blooms, shape plants, or control plant size.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Legislators backing the law said a ban or sale was necessary to address national security concerns posed by the app’s ties to China.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition, as Biden concludes his term, tribal communities and conservation groups are urging for more national monument designations, ensuring that the stories of resilience and struggle remain an integral part of the nation's historical narrative.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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For many owners, their business is not just a source of income but an integral part of their identity.Steven Furtado, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of those cases, 10 workers died and three required lung transplants.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Through required login systems and individual user profiles, streaming platforms can track viewing histories and preferences in ways traditional TV never could, creating unprecedented opportunities for advertising that’s both more personal and more effective.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
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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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Stolarz has been vital to the Leafs’ 17-9-2 record so far this season.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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These successes illustrate that diversity of thought is vital for advancing AI and addressing universal challenges from new angles.Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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