as in necessary
impossible to do without
this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201
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Recent Examples of requisite
Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Mid-Century Modern is the requisite representative of multi-cam comedy in the directing category, nominated for its most notable episode: when the show had to deal with the death of cast member Linda Lavin.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
So has the requisite political and governing experience to win another statewide election.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
While the previous season was defined by lithe, lighter shades of lilac and lavender—alongside the requisite butter yellows and cornflower blues—fall 2025 goes deeper, more sumptuous.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Suppliers with the requisite skills don’t exist in other regions, and there is no guarantee that China will permit its indigenous suppliers to produce outside the country.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Mid-Century Modern is the requisite representative of multi-cam comedy in the directing category, nominated for its most notable episode: when the show had to deal with the death of cast member Linda Lavin.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
So has the requisite political and governing experience to win another statewide election.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
While the previous season was defined by lithe, lighter shades of lilac and lavender—alongside the requisite butter yellows and cornflower blues—fall 2025 goes deeper, more sumptuous.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
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
Noun
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Employers can reach out to an immigration attorney to implement a strategic approach as immigration requirements tighten.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This requires everyone making Android apps to satisfy Google's requirements before virtually anyone will be able to install their apps, which could help Google retain control as the app market opens up.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 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
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Tour Southeastern’s Campus Hammond is a college town, so visiting Southeastern Louisiana University is a must.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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If magnetic charging is a must, the Pixel is for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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
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India’s strategic recalibration toward China is rooted less in a softening security posture and more in economic necessity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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But their schedules are getting packed, and Nic was mulling the necessity of a joint calendar.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 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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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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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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