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
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
Other travel accessory must-haves include the on-sale Apple AirTag and a universal worldwide travel adapter with USB C ports, which is just $14 for Amazon Prime members.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
There are also deals on must-have gadgets for winter, including a compact space heater and a Levoit humidifier to help combat dry air.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
This Burlap & Barrel Fundamentals Collection (starting at $54) includes pantry must-haves such as Silk Chili Flakes, Limestone Rosemary, Purple Stripe Garlic, Flowering Hyssop Thyme, Smoked Pimenton Paprika, and Royal Cinnamon.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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And for families planning holiday travel, a 100% cotton baby sweatshirt romper is a must-have stowaway.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
Other travel accessory must-haves include the on-sale Apple AirTag and a universal worldwide travel adapter with USB C ports, which is just $14 for Amazon Prime members.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
There are also deals on must-have gadgets for winter, including a compact space heater and a Levoit humidifier to help combat dry air.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
This Burlap & Barrel Fundamentals Collection (starting at $54) includes pantry must-haves such as Silk Chili Flakes, Limestone Rosemary, Purple Stripe Garlic, Flowering Hyssop Thyme, Smoked Pimenton Paprika, and Royal Cinnamon.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for must-have
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For them, a durable carry-on is as essential as a boarding pass.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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For centuries, immigrants have been an essential part of the American story.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Depth is a must, as the team currently has Rush and Trey Lance as the only viable options right now.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While in the Riviera Nayarit, renting a yacht for the day is a must.Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sifting through dozens of profiles was a massive time-suck, but a necessary evil.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overgrown fields can provide that necessary edge cover.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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One requirement is that the guest artists already have a book of big band arrangements.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This translates directly to meeting future business requirements and today's process and collaboration needs.Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chytridiomycosis kills because skin is an integral part of a frog’s cardiovascular system.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The vice president is an integral part of conversation in the village and her image appears on billboards and banners throughout the community.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many have been restored, re-illuminated and deeply threaded into the city’s fabric via nostalgia or necessity.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Philosophizing necessities a whole different kind of thinking.Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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New England Realty Associates anticipates that cash from operations will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, and make required debt payments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Even after a couple days of running, the required pace still elicited basically the same heart rate.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 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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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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