as in necessary
impossible to do without
this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
Art 101 is a requisite for Art 201
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Recent Examples of requisite
Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
The bending temporarily creates the requisite imbalance, enabling the radiation to force it into rotation.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The always watchable Zem (Other People’s Children) is strong as an obsessive intellectual whose theories drive him to push others to the brink, while Valeria Golino (a requisite for any Italian festival film these days) shows up as the aggrieved mother of a victim.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Thousands of park staff have been furloughed without pay, while the majority of the 433 national park units remain open without the requisite staff to protect the resources.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
The bending temporarily creates the requisite imbalance, enabling the radiation to force it into rotation.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Innovative tech For Millennials and Gen Z, technology is a requisite, not a perk.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The always watchable Zem (Other People’s Children) is strong as an obsessive intellectual whose theories drive him to push others to the brink, while Valeria Golino (a requisite for any Italian festival film these days) shows up as the aggrieved mother of a victim.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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Almost six months into the ban, however, and questions are being asked whether the ongoing restrictions are excessive, and no longer necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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That won’t be the case this season; the Lakers are all-in on Luka heliocentricism, with James’ early absence due to sciatica making that commitment even more necessary.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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State control of the industry under successive socialist governments has sidelined the foreign investment and know-how required to mine the metal, highly prized in the energy transition and in particular for the manufacture of EV batteries.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Taylor was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs/substance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dressing up was a must for kids.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
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And no matter the time of day or year, a stop at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to see some of the largest trees on the planet is a must.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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But fostering creativity, curiosity, and empathy are also essential for organizations to remain competitive and resilient.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many are already struggling to afford tuition, books, housing, and basic necessities.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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This decision comes from a place of necessity, not desire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs were terrific in short-yardage situations, powering for the needed 1 or 2 yards — and this was true even after right guard Trey Smith left the game and was replaced by Mike Caliendo in the second quarter.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Wolves want to preserve his legs for the playoffs and give Dillingham some needed run.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ambition, perseverance and integrity are integral to your journey.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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This makes sense and is integral to our story.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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