a must

1. A necessity; a requirement. For example, The Louvre is a must for visitors to Paris, or This book is a must for serious students of English. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

The Karnataka judge, while dismissing the challenge on Wednesday, said that social media could not be "left in a state of anarchic freedom" and that "regulation is a must".

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Going slowly is also a must, says writer and Interior Design Masters judge Michelle Ogundehin.

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It's tough to know what the expectations are in Dallas this year, but they've got Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb on huge contracts so the play-offs are a must - but I think they could miss out.

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Reliable technology that provides relevant streaming recommendations to subscribers is also a must, he said.

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And then there’s the late Lakers legend Bryant, whose inclusion in the piece was a must, Zermeño said.

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Related Words

• mandatory 
• necessary 
• obligatory 
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