as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
an extensive grounding in mathematics is a sine qua non for a career in architecture
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Recent Examples of sine qua non
Goleman underscored its importance, noting that while IQ and technical skills are crucial, emotional intelligence is the sine qua non of leadership.
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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
For those actors who consider crying to be the sine qua non of their art, a sorrowful biography offers a distinct advantage in the Method acting sweepstakes.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
And yet, Papà said, the Congolese were the essential ingredient, the sine qua non, of arguably the most consequential creation in modern history.
—Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
And as far as the president is concerned, this is the sine qua non of a lasting peace in the region.
—CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023
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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
For those actors who consider crying to be the sine qua non of their art, a sorrowful biography offers a distinct advantage in the Method acting sweepstakes.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2024
And yet, Papà said, the Congolese were the essential ingredient, the sine qua non, of arguably the most consequential creation in modern history.
—Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
And as far as the president is concerned, this is the sine qua non of a lasting peace in the region.
—CBS News, 26 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sine qua non
Noun
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Money trees often develop root rot in poorly draining pots, so drainage holes are a must.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indiana still has a path for hosting, but beating one of the Big Ten’s top four teams will be a must, and the Hoosiers have a huge opportunity when USC comes to Assembly Hall.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.—
Andrei Kasyanau,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Discovery in February over their requirement that Fubo carry dozens of non-sports channels as a condition to offer sports networks as well as those companies’ plan to launch a new competitor, Venu Sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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If your phone is your lifeline while solo traveling, then a portable charger is an absolute necessity.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2025
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Hector Guzman said residents can go to any of seven checkpoints between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and can be escorted to retrieve necessities.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Sine qua non.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sine%20qua%20non. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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