desideration

noun

Definition of desiderationnext
as in necessary

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  1. necessary
  2. wish
  3. must
  4. requirement
  5. desideratum
  6. sine qua non
  7. must-have
  8. necessity
Noun
  • Corridors and the lobby are open-air, cleverly arranged to ventilate naturally with the wind, meaning no air-con necessary.
    — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026
  • At George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia there were several such necessaries on the grounds.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of necessary
Noun
  • That includes when a TMZ reporter found her at the airport and asked about Dickerson’s wish to marry her.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bear then tries to get Ian to reverse the wish, but Ian wishes for money instead.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of wish
Noun
  • In an industry regularly criticized for poor service, choosing a provider known for quality service is a must.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As someone who prefers her lattes and cappuccinos on the creamier side, a solid milk frother is a must.
    — Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of must
Noun
  • States are also setting up systems that may not adequately track pregnant and postpartum enrollees who should be exempt from the law’s new work requirements, erroneously dropping them from coverage, Burak’s report said.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirement
Noun
  • Coel signs on as McKellen’s assistant; shifts in desiderata and allegiance ensue.
    — Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Diversity isn’t necessarily an ethical desideratum in a collection.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2021
Definition of desideratum
Noun
  • If cultural similarity were the sine qua non of syncing up, then homogenous rosters would be the recipe for success.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
  • Many other analysts on Wall Street see the reusability of Starship as the sine qua non of the company’s long-term profitability.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of sine qua non
Noun
  • Shop incredible deals on travel-ready clothing, comfortable shoes, reliable luggage, and must-have accessories.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While other minimalist, low-cut pumps like the Christian Louboutin So Kate pump or the Le Monde Béryl x Kim Sion Sable 95 pump have been a must-have, the shoe world is looking for a bit more foot coverage.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of must-have
Noun
  • Trump has argued for months that the new ballroom is a necessity, often pointing to the lack of space to host events with foreign dignitaries.
    — Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
  • By eliminating the necessity of taking longer natural routes, canals help cut down on fuel costs and deliver goods to their destination more quickly.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
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