a must

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de rigueur adj.
constraint n.

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

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a must

Not long ago, when Florida real-estate investor Karlin Ridgeway prepped a house for sale, all-new kitchen appliances were a must.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

In parts of the U.S. where snow is common, a mudroom is a must, Perry said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Going anywhere near water with children means UV protective swimwear is a must.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Fixing the city's transport mess is a long-term project, says Schank, but making it easier to get to and from the airport is a must.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

When I’m in town, I invariably sit talking by the hour with my old friend Yama, the God of Death, and a private phone’s a must for our little chats.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

a must

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