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View definitions for must-have

must-have

adjective as in essential

noun as in something considered necessary

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AirTags are a travel must-have, but replacing their coin-cell battery is a pain.

With a base of white wine made in New York’s Finger Lakes region, this brand new, very pretty aperitif brimming with tropical botanicals is the season’s must-have spritz-maker.

Climbing trees is a must-have skill for survival—particularly if there is a predator, such as a leopard,around.

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Not to mention, they’re also a breakfast must-have, perfect in homemade yogurt bowls and overnight oats or served on a thick stack of warm pancakes.

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“Getting that item to market that influencers have suddenly determined is this year’s must-have Christmas gift will be more challenging now,” trade economist Jock O’Connell said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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