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something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
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Recent Examples of musts
Those are musts if Minnesota plans to grab a game in this trip to Colorado.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Other musts include Yummi Yarns, Burnsville Candle Company, and Something Special Gift Shop, a local favorite for 40 years.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Other musts in the cocooning space are the 90-minute full-body scrub with Sicilian raw sea salt, sweet fennel and rosemary in the hammam, the futuristic energy hack with PEMF, hypervolt and LED face masks, and body toning sessions using Biologique Recherche.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Up to half of Cloud’s Rest is exposed and rocky—sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and a hat are musts.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The Broncos arrived at the NFL Combine with scant musts after graduating from the have-nots over the past two seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Cocktails/mocktails and dessert are musts.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Both sunscreen and bug spray are absolute musts during the summer.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musts
Noun
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The guns must meet certain size and weight requirements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The poll, conducted at the beginning of April, adds to a picture of economic gloom in the US, as Americans worry about the affordability of gas and other necessities and express pessimism about the job market.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The clash between misguided concepts of individual freedom and the necessities of social responsibility won’t end soon.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Be direct about needs, set clear boundaries, and make sure everything is understood.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Innovative, imaginative solutions that meet growth in population, business and agricultural needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Musts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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