MUST-HAVES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

must-haves

noun

plural of must-have

as in necessities

something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable hiking boots are a must-have for this trip

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Recent Examples of must-haves Amazon says Prime Big Deal Days will feature deals across more than 35 categories, spanning trending products and premium brands to fall must-haves, tech, Halloween finds, home and hosting essentials and more. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Shop our 15 must-haves from Martha Stewart, Peanuts, and more below at up to 65 percent off, starting at just $5. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 Of course, bows and tulle are also must-haves for LFW attendee thanks to Simone Rocha. — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 United passengers flying from select gates at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C are now able to pre-order food, drinks and other travel must-haves, such as charging cords or neck pillows, on the airline's mobile app. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Shop more beauty must-haves for fall at Nordstrom below including an anti-aging serum and travel-ready hand cream. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Sleeping Accessories Blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows are all must-haves for a storm shelter. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 Separating the must-haves from the nice-to-haves can help parents decide where to hold firm and where a splurge might fit within the family budget. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The main compartment is spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a 16-inch MacBook, toiletry bag, and your in-cabin must-haves, along with clothing, shoes, and other essentials needed for a long weekend trip. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

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LendingTree found that nearly one-third of Americans have used buy-now, pay-later to finance necessities like groceries, double the 14% who used the service two years ago.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Our neighbors still face high costs for housing, healthcare, childcare, groceries, and other necessities.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessities

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Advertisement In Europe, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, Portugal, and England implemented school CPR education through national requirements or curriculum standards.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Avoiding it in the first place makes far more sense, even if the K3's additional hardware and energy requirements complicate the question of its overall environmental footprint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

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