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must-read

American  
[muhst-reed] / ˈmʌstˈrid /

noun

  1. a piece of literature or writing considered important or classic; writing that should or must be read.


Example Sentences

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Friday’s PCE inflation release, typically a must-read given its importance to Fed forecasts, will only cover the month of September.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

His 2017 book, “The End of Policing,” gained popularity amid the “racial reckoning” of 2020 in which it became a must-read for the newly activated activist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Compiled by Paul McCartney and edited by Ted Widmer, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run” is a must-read for fans of The Beatles in general and their solo careers in specific.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

Many of these stories are previously uncollected, making the book a must-read for both longtime fans and newcomers to Lethem’s expansive, off-kilter sensibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

Once he got a Friday slot on the op-ed page at the start of 1970, the journalist became a must-read chronicler of the Chicano experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025