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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
There was some attention, but not the requisite attention to the thermonuclear use of pardons in 2025.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for requisite
Adjective
On the dining table, along with the requisite fruit platter, were sets of silicone toddler utensils.
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Without the requisite, turnovers can ensue.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for requisite
Adjective
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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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Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.—
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AHPs were once far more accessible, but that changed with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which required many AHPs to comply with coverage requirements that drove up AHPs’ costs.—
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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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The best-selling Jemluse Wireless CarPlay Adapter, now 50 percent off, is a must for hands-free convenience in the car.—
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Gallery Wall Wood Frame Set If your resolution includes finally framing photos that have been hiding in your phone for months, this set is a must.—
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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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Like the vast, uncaring jungle in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, the Tyranids are an irresistible force that seeks to surround and destroy humanity through the weight of pure biological necessity.—
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But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.—
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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.—
Adjective
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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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“Requisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requisite. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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