How to Use must-have in a Sentence

must-have

noun
  • There are even some must-haves for the adults in the room.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 20 July 2023
  • This year’s back-to-school must-haves are a mix of the new and the (very) old.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Of all the colors, gold and pink are the two must-haves for trout.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Click over to our deals page for the best prices on must-have tech.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The must-have fashion books to have on your radar this fall.
    — Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
  • These are the best beach backpacks to load in all the sand and surf must-haves for a day in the sun.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
  • What are the must-have pieces in store for men who visit?
    — Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
  • This time around, the must-have item was a pink cowgirl hat.
    — Chelsea Hylton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023
  • These Wow cropped jeans at Old Navy are a must-have for spring.
    — Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • And at the top of every list of must-haves for the season, is a new pair of jeans.
    — Vanessa L. Powell, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • But a black boot is a must-have when going from day to night.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The classic, must-have, kitchen staple, the Le Creuset Dutch Oven.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Town & Country, 24 July 2023
  • Below, two must-haves for the perfect late spring 'fit .
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 10 May 2023
  • When caring for aging skin, the best retinol hand creams are must-haves.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Shop the full capsule online, and check out a few of our must-haves, below.
    — Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
  • For a bold statement, oversized chunky rings with large stones in unique shapes are a must-have.
    — Alicia Banilivy, harpersbazaar.com, 1 June 2023
  • This facial scrub is a must-have for your skin-care routine.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
  • But footwear is a must-have, no matter where you're headed.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Baggy jeans is the season’s must-have for back-to-school, and the look is a street style that’s favored by adults too.
    — Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Gaiters, which add fabric under the cuff of your pants to keep snow from sneaking in, are a must-have.
    — Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The slow cooker has long been a must-have tool in Southern kitchens for many reasons.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
  • With beach season here and tote bags still a must-have for many in the stylish set, L.L. Bean is not about to get left behind on the trend.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 June 2024
  • This season’s must-have Detroit gift item is back in stock – briefly.
    — Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
  • These are the must-haves to host the ultimate Super Bowl party.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • These are in a staple basic sheer nude color and are a must-have for any fall wardrobe.
    — WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But this section also has must-haves for other areas of the home, too—not just the kitchen.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Don’t miss out on these must-have items that will make your wishlist come to life this Black Friday.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Find more must-haves hiding in Rue La La’s flash sale below.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Packing the Cooler Packing up drinks and snacks for a picnic, beach day, or lake day is a big task, and little hands were called on to choose the must-haves (lest grandma risk a tantrum on location).
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
  • Mocha sandals, in particular, are positioning themselves to be the must-have footwear of the season.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 16 May 2025

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