a must

1. A necessity; a requirement. For example, The Louvre is a must for visitors to Paris, or This book is a must for serious students of English. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

It's tough to know what the expectations are in Dallas this year, but they've got Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb on huge contracts so the play-offs are a must - but I think they could miss out.

From BBC

Reliable technology that provides relevant streaming recommendations to subscribers is also a must, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

And then there’s the late Lakers legend Bryant, whose inclusion in the piece was a must, Zermeño said.

From Los Angeles Times

There's a new head coach in Rob Edwards and a squad in flux, but improvement on last season's 10th place is a must.

From BBC

Looking elegant no matter what she does is a must, but so is peace and ease.

From Salon

Related Words

• mandatory 
• necessary 
• obligatory 
• required www.thesaurus.com