as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
an extensive grounding in mathematics is a sine qua non for a career in architecture
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Recent Examples of sine qua non
For those actors who consider crying to be the sine qua non of their art, a sorrowful biography offers a distinct advantage in the Method acting sweepstakes.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
And yet, Papà said, the Congolese were the essential ingredient, the sine qua non, of arguably the most consequential creation in modern history.
—Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
And as far as the president is concerned, this is the sine qua non of a lasting peace in the region.
—CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023
From sine qua non of American psychedelia, to folk-rock deity, jam band progenitor, disco Dead and Top 40 sensation, there was seemingly no pivot the band couldn’t navigate in its 30 years.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
And yet, Papà said, the Congolese were the essential ingredient, the sine qua non, of arguably the most consequential creation in modern history.
—Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
And as far as the president is concerned, this is the sine qua non of a lasting peace in the region.
—CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023
From sine qua non of American psychedelia, to folk-rock deity, jam band progenitor, disco Dead and Top 40 sensation, there was seemingly no pivot the band couldn’t navigate in its 30 years.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sine qua non
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Notably, talent shortages in healthcare support roles shift the focus of attention from academic degrees to factual experiences — even though, as far as healthcare jobs are concerned, basic specialized training is still a must.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Limit app downloads: Restricting app downloads to the appropriate age range is a must.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The takahe’s slow reproductive cycle and specialized habitat requirements mean that its recovery is still vulnerable to environmental changes, disease outbreaks and funding constraints.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the final hours of the legislative session, the Ohio House and Senate agreed to a package of bills that include hospital price transparency requirements and a measure allowing universities to pay student athletes.Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Opened in 1914, the Santa Cruz structure became the West Coast’s longest wooden wharf out of necessity, given Monterey Bay’s shallow waters near the Santa Cruz shoreline, said Ross Gibson, 69, historian for the Santa Cruz Sentinel.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Go for an of-the-moment fanny pack or mini backpack that fits just the necessities and nothing more.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Sine qua non.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20non. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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