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must-have

[muhst-hav] / ˈmʌstˈhæv /
ADJECTIVE
essential
Synonyms
STRONGEST
critical essential fundamental indispensable necessary required requisite vital
NOUN
something considered necessary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
must necessity precondition prerequisite sine qua non

Example Sentences

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Having a good contractor on call is now a must-have for companies building power plants, and they are willing to pay up for them.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Mac Minis have been flying off Apple’s shelves in recent months thanks in part to demand from AI power users for whom it is the must-have computer for private, “always-on” artificial-intelligence agents, such as OpenClaw.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Paramount is planning to merge its Paramount+ service with Warner Bros' HBO Max to create what it hopes would be a must-have streaming service that can hold its own against competitors Netflix, Amazon and Disney.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The must-have item in Silicon Valley is a $178 sweater with a CEO’s face.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh