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must-have

[muhst-hav] / ˈmʌstˈhæv /


NOUN
something considered necessary
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“Why are people interested in this basic tote bag? I think it’s because it just becomes a viral sensation online, and it becomes a real collectible thing, and it becomes a must-have item.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

OK, firstly, other Liverpool assets were perhaps unfortunate to miss out on this list - flying full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson were consistently must-have picks.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

“I loved these machines when we would go to the zoo. It was a must-have every time.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

I loved this tip I saw in an Instagram reel: Pack your must-have spices in one of those plastic pill containers so you don’t have to buy or tote spice jars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

“It's to sweep out bad spirits. A must-have for a new space. Much like how Lian is lighting incense on her new altar.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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