as in essential
impossible to do without
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Recent Examples of indispensable
The face mask is now part of the kit of rioters, as useful, indispensable, and emblematic as a Klansman’s white hood.
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 17 June 2025
His On the Reckoning of Time contains a method for determining the date of Easter, knowledge of which was indispensable for precisely calculating sun positions and the path of the moon through the zodiac.
—Bernd Roeck
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Mastercard has strategically invested in domestic infrastructure and account-to-account payment systems globally, positioning itself not just as a network, but as an indispensable partner in the financial ecosystem.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
In the post–Cold War world, the country became indispensable by taking responsibility for the security and prosperity of countries that agreed to play by rules that Washington established and enforced.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 17 June 2025
His On the Reckoning of Time contains a method for determining the date of Easter, knowledge of which was indispensable for precisely calculating sun positions and the path of the moon through the zodiac.
—Bernd Roeck
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Mastercard has strategically invested in domestic infrastructure and account-to-account payment systems globally, positioning itself not just as a network, but as an indispensable partner in the financial ecosystem.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
In the post–Cold War world, the country became indispensable by taking responsibility for the security and prosperity of countries that agreed to play by rules that Washington established and enforced.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for indispensable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The reports come as the success of Tesla's robotaxi division may be increasingly integral to the future of the company.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2025
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The report cites that as of Feb. 13, the district had 47.5 special education teacher vacancies among other vacancies including school psychologists, school social workers and speech language pathologists, all of whom are integral to special education services for students.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The Campbell County Republican Committee in Kentucky has been vacated by the state party due to its failure to hold a required organizational meeting.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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Starting conversations isn’t just vital for deals to eventually get done; it’s also required to build your understanding of the market and is a critical first step before any successes can be achieved.—
Travis Clinger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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As climate extremes intensify and global tipping points loom, Earth science has never been more vital — but not everyone is treating it that way.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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