as in essential
impossible to do without
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Recent Examples of indispensable
As electronic warfare becomes a defining feature of future conflicts, resilient navigation systems will be indispensable.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
When managing a high-risk pregnancy, having a specialized care team is indispensable.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Since the Great Recession left technology as a rare spot of optimism in American industry, computer science has been among the fastest-growing college majors in the country, according to indispensable degree data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
When managing a high-risk pregnancy, having a specialized care team is indispensable.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Since the Great Recession left technology as a rare spot of optimism in American industry, computer science has been among the fastest-growing college majors in the country, according to indispensable degree data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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Also, from the music aspect, timeliness is just an essential part of music.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With his girth, incredible wingspan (85 inches) and arm length (35 inches), Collins is the requisite two-gap defensive tackle necessary for San Francisco’s defense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means an entertainment license wouldn’t be necessary anymore for bars that want to host trivia nights, for bowling alleys and for coffee shops that have an unamplified live performer.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Glyphosate 'revolutionized farming' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But fights are just as integral to the Netflix show created by Lee Sung Jin, and the series’ sound team needed to do even more meticulous work building visceral senses of anger, stress, and dread that slowly swallow up the characters and steer them into making a compounding set of poor decisions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jackeline Madrid suffered a fracture and required stitches.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bark’s new Companion Concierge will help arrange international paperwork and required vaccinations.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this month, the city of Aurora accepted a grant from the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on behalf of Mutual Ground to make needed renovations.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kurtis said Revesco is exploring low-income housing tax credits as a possible way to reduce the needed loan amount.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That image of God never has a problem, never has a disease, never lacks anything needful or truly desirable, and has never sinned.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
Adjective
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Porsche is not having the best time of things after betting too heavily on EVs, which looks even worse in the vital US market thanks to Trump’s tariffs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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