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adjective

  • Greatly desired or required, especially after a period of absence or difficulty; welcome and essential.

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“The company very much needed me to come in and help.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The regime change is much needed and there are promising signs under acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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  • long-awaited
  • a sight for sore eyes
  • just what the doctor ordered
  • a lifesaver

Possible Antonyms

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  • completely extra
  • an added burden
  • the last thing we wanted

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