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
Long dismissed as pestilent rodents, beavers are now coming to be understood as autonomous biosphere managers that may be indispensable in the fight against the effects of climate chaos.
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New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025
Aluminum foil is an indispensable item in nearly every household.
—Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Even in sectors in which Chinese companies have long outpaced American competitors, such as electric vehicles and batteries, the United States remains an indispensable source of talent, research networks, and demand.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
And in all of their endeavors, Michele was his indispensable partner, intellectual resource, and loving wife.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
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After giving birth to her second child in April, the 32-year-old was determined to continue breastfeeding her son — a choice that was both personally important and financially necessary for her family.—
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the decision is necessary to keep travelers safe.—
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Win on third down Extending drives on offense and cutting them short on defense will be integral.—
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Greenland holds strategic importance Greenland had been a colony of the Danish kingdom for hundreds of years, becoming an integral part in 1953.—
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The victim was taken to the hospital with two stab wounds to her back, and cuts on her arm and hand that authorities say required stitches, per prosecutors.—
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Families and participants are responsible only for transportation to the adventure locations and for obtaining any required hunting or fishing licenses.—
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But Spoelstra said that even just two years in, and only 21, Ware already has exhibited some needed resilience.—
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Because of Prescott, the team’s front office should also have urgency to fix the defense and make needed additions.—
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
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They are not found to be such on the injustice and violence of individuals, and lose their efficacy in proportion to the number combined together, that is, in proportion as their efficacy becomes needful.—
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Safer, not saltier Salt is vital to keeping roads clear and movement safe.—
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And as Young, Brown, Horn and the rookies prepare to make their NFL postseason debuts, Coach Dave Canales understands that — whether the Panthers win or lose — this is a vital moment for the team’s developing young core of players.—
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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