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View synonyms for must-have

must-have

[ muhst-hav ]

noun

  1. something considered absolutely necessary or essential to own:

    This cookbook is a must-have for chocolate lovers.



adjective

  1. essential to own:

    a must-have black cocktail dress.

must-have

noun

  1. an essential possession

    the mobile phone is now a must-have for children



adjective

  1. essential

    a must-have fashion accessory

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Word History and Origins

Origin of must-have1

First recorded in 1835–40; noun use of verb phrase must have

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Example Sentences

It's now a must-have wardrobe staple, similar to that of the t-shirt or a pair of jeans.

Must-have TV channels are out, and cheap work-arounds are in.

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer  Still the king of stand mixers, and a must-have for anyone who bakes a lot.

It remains the must-have accessory, the absence of it destined to whip up a firestorm of pettiness.

And the shrinking of our must-have travel accessories down to one: a do-it-all smart phone.

Respect for the other member of the marriage association is a must-have.

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