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 factory, no worker is indispensable, and the gratification is minimal.
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Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
Leo maintained the Perfect Loaf website for many years before producing this indispensable book.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
In this context, MDM has become indispensable for managing the complexities of global data, ensuring consistency and driving the effectiveness of the GBS model.
—Shreesha Hegde, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Semiconductors are an indispensable part of just about every electronic device.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
Leo maintained the Perfect Loaf website for many years before producing this indispensable book.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
In this context, MDM has become indispensable for managing the complexities of global data, ensuring consistency and driving the effectiveness of the GBS model.
—Shreesha Hegde, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Semiconductors are an indispensable part of just about every electronic device.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable
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Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, emotional intelligence is consistently ranked as one of the most essential skills for navigating the future of work.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Constant vigilance is necessary because drownings can happen within minutes, and young children especially can wander off or duck out of sight quickly.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This might mean caps on unlimited PTO during certain times of year, or that advance approval is necessary.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Choose sustainable and environmentally friendly designs Sustainability isn’t just a trendy term, but an integral part of the design process and Berk advises choosing materials that will weather the elements and won’t need to be replaced every two to three years.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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For the milestone celebration, Queen Camilla not only favored one of her longtime favorite designers, but also a dress she’s previously worn and maintained as an integral part of her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, illiquid investments pose valuation challenges for required distributions and limit exit opportunities.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The organization turned the house into a public museum and oversees its design preservation and all required maintenance to ensure the landmark will last for generations to come.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 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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The microbes perform vital functions like decomposing organic matter, improving water-holding capacity, cycling nutrients, and suppressing pathogens to improve plant resilience and overall soil health.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The stunts have become so vital to the franchise that Cruise and McQuarrie have taken to planning them first, and then figuring out the plot later.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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“Indispensable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indispensable. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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