as in essential
impossible to do without
fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth
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Recent Examples of indispensable
In a state and city so afflicted by the culture of corruption, as the Tribune reported exhaustively last year in a series of pieces tracing our sordid history, federal prosecutors have played an indispensable role in unearthing these stories and making our politicians pay for abusing their offices.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
China is still an indispensable part of global supply chains.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
From financing first-time homeowners and fueling small businesses to investing in vital community infrastructure like health centers and schools, CDFIs are an indispensable force in revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering economic mobility.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Winner of Locarno’s Best Director and, in recognition of its indispensable ensemble of four, Best Performance awards.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
China is still an indispensable part of global supply chains.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
From financing first-time homeowners and fueling small businesses to investing in vital community infrastructure like health centers and schools, CDFIs are an indispensable force in revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering economic mobility.
—Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Winner of Locarno’s Best Director and, in recognition of its indispensable ensemble of four, Best Performance awards.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Going home just before the season turns was necessary, especially since the pop star had a busy end to last season.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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For some people, a vitamin D supplement may be necessary.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the 2½ seasons since that turnaround, Bryant has become an integral part of a group that has collected big moments to initiate a program about-face.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dan was an integral part of our organization for 35 seasons, and his work as executive producer of the Chiefs Radio Network helped bring the game to life for millions of listeners across Chiefs Kingdom.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Fix: Ensure your job descriptions are clear and concise, outlining required skills, responsibilities and expectations.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Management did instruct Hughley to document the use of Benadryl but did not get the required parental signature on the form.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?—
Corey Van Landingham,
The New Yorker,
19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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Although leadership plays a vital role in shaping organizational culture and what happens at the top trickles down to the rest of the organization, small groups of employees can also spark meaningful shifts.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The executive order Trump signed Thursday to do away with the department did not offer a timeline, but his administration appears poised to carve away all but the department's most vital operations.—
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arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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