1
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
a secretary of defense who was fond of issuing harshly worded imperatives
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as in obligations
something one must do because of prior agreement
although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face
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Recent Examples of imperatives
To mitigate risks, organizations must treat data governance and cybersecurity as fundamental business imperatives, not afterthoughts.
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Jack McCullough, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Employers must recognize that stability, economic mobility, and human capital investments are not just moral imperatives but essential strategies for sustainable economic success.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Related Articles The quick social media-friendly ads feature Knowles-Carter in ways that further Levi’s current business imperatives — like its growing women’s business or head-to-toe denim dressing — and open a window on the brand’s deep past.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
The underlying security, economic, and ideological imperatives that have driven the United States and China to reduce their reliance on each other for a decade remain in place.
—Brendan Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2025
These dual imperatives balance the scales between demand, resources and equity.
—Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Typically, in medical affairs, AI systems collect and analyze data related to scientific imperatives for specific disease areas and drugs.
—Tom Hughes, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
But markets are tools, not moral imperatives or natural laws.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Baldwin notes that economic imperatives could overshadow ethical considerations, risking further entrenchment of inequities for marginalized communities.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Jack McCullough, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Employers must recognize that stability, economic mobility, and human capital investments are not just moral imperatives but essential strategies for sustainable economic success.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Related Articles The quick social media-friendly ads feature Knowles-Carter in ways that further Levi’s current business imperatives — like its growing women’s business or head-to-toe denim dressing — and open a window on the brand’s deep past.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
The underlying security, economic, and ideological imperatives that have driven the United States and China to reduce their reliance on each other for a decade remain in place.
—Brendan Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2025
These dual imperatives balance the scales between demand, resources and equity.
—Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Typically, in medical affairs, AI systems collect and analyze data related to scientific imperatives for specific disease areas and drugs.
—Tom Hughes, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
But markets are tools, not moral imperatives or natural laws.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Baldwin notes that economic imperatives could overshadow ethical considerations, risking further entrenchment of inequities for marginalized communities.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperatives
Noun
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Mix the carpet cleaner solution Prepare the cleaning solution according to the product's instructions.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before purchasing bedding, check the care instructions that the material can be washed at home instead of the dry cleaner.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.—
Ira Belsky,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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As the financial obligations in the directives became clear, the business community began to push for reforms.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even today, farmers have land-use rights but do not own their land, which deprives them of capital and subjects them to party directives on how to use it.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Harry and his American wife, Duchess Meghan, dropped their royal duties in Britain and moved to the United States in 2020.—
Lisa Richwine,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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This strategy allows workers to concentrate on more complex tasks while robots handle transportation duties.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Imperatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperatives. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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