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
Her indispensable account of the prehistory of the U.S. economic security state argues that elite strategies of domination are only half the story, if that.
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Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Finance, with its ability to ascertain value, ensure accountability, and provide an objective perspective, plays an indispensable role in making AI investments truly pay off.
—Jason McDannold, Pak,
paula Walworth, Harvard Business Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Syria was the indispensable node through which Iran supplied Hezbollah with missiles, weaponry, and cash.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
By integrating these timeless principles into their practices, advisors can position themselves as trusted partners, ensuring their value remains indispensable for an ever-changing consumer.
—Andres Garcia-Amaya, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Finance, with its ability to ascertain value, ensure accountability, and provide an objective perspective, plays an indispensable role in making AI investments truly pay off.
—Jason McDannold, Pak,
paula Walworth, Harvard Business Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Syria was the indispensable node through which Iran supplied Hezbollah with missiles, weaponry, and cash.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
By integrating these timeless principles into their practices, advisors can position themselves as trusted partners, ensuring their value remains indispensable for an ever-changing consumer.
—Andres Garcia-Amaya, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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For Orr, ensuring a company's stock price aligns with its true value is essential for protecting its reputation and ensuring long-term success.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Texas will ensure necessary resources are swiftly deployed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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How long can Johnson — and Trump — keep them striking that balance? Footnotes *Granted, this is eight more than were necessary last Congress, when just a single Republican could introduce a motion to vacate.G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Art Galore Outdoor Public Art Throughout the district, art is integral to telling the stories rooted in history of the region.Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Its plan is integral to Central Valley communities’ plans to reinvigorate business districts and boost economic growth.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The company repeatedly violated state laws without consequences, including closing hospital units without required notice.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 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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Her ability to anticipate industry trends has kept her ahead of the curve, positioning her as a vital force in empowering artists to thrive in a competitive environment.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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There is, nevertheless, another way to secure our vital security interests in the vast island nation that is much more realistic: signing a Compact of Free Association (COFA).Henry Olsen, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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