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Must-have

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Essential to own..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Essential to own.
  2. An item that one must own, or a feature that is essential to a service, etc.

Example Sentences

The must-have toy is the apotheosis of the marketing of toys as fashion accessories.
The selfie-stick is this year's must-have.
There's a huge gulf between “must-have” and “nice-to-have” products. If you sell a nice-to-have product, no one, not even your best friends, will use it long term. We all focus on must-haves.

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What does must-have mean?

Must-have means Essential to own..

What is a synonym for must-have?

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What is the opposite of must-have?

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How do you use must-have in a sentence?

The must-have toy is the apotheosis of the marketing of toys as fashion accessories.

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