a must

ADJECTIVE

de rigueur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mandatory necessary obligatory required

STRONG

called-for comme il faut conventional correct decorous done fitting meet proper right

WEAK

conforming to accepted standards

Antonyms

STRONG

gauche ill-advised improper inappropriate malapropos not done unacceptable unconventional unnecessary unseemly

NOUN

constraint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pressure restraint

STRONG

coercion compulsion driving duress goad hang-up impulsion monkey on one's back motive necessity repression spring spur suppression violence

WEAK

impelling no-no

Antonyms

STRONG

deterrent discouragement freedom hindrance liberty

WEAK

aggression allowance permission

Example Sentences

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First introduced to England in the 1500s, the birds gradually gained in popularity to become a must on the dinner tables of London's wealthy.

From BBC

Having so-called hard assets, like real estate, is a must.

From MarketWatch

Being prepared for change is a must in the current college football climate, Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times

An Arsenal defender is a must this week.

From BBC

He likes the announcement of a A$450 million buyback but says reserve-release guidance is a must.

From The Wall Street Journal

a must

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