How to Use must in a Sentence

must

noun
  • The wide-mouth style is a must.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Bug spray is a must in warmer months.
    — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
  • As a home chef, a bright kitchen is a must.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Fruity but not sweet, this peach drink is a must.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Gel is a must for this look to stay put and smooth.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Eye patches the day of are a must.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Breakfast in the room is a must.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Dressing up was a must for kids.
    — Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Getting out of the group stage is a must.
    — Marcus Thompson, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • That means a good cover-up is a must.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • For the ones who light up the room—stars and stones are a must.
    — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Then this is a must for your recipe repertoire.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Having friends from all over the world is a must.
    — Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Close-toed shoes and long socks are also a must.
    — Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
  • In the warmer months, linen pants are a must, per Mansel.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, the shell shops in the area are also a must.
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Getting more turnovers is a must for the Jets.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Cribb's Kitchen is a must for burger lovers.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Packing a pair with a no-slip bottom is a must.
    — Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Black thermal tights are a must in the winter.
    — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Add croissants to my already long list of must haves.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • But signing up for tickets is a must.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Pushing through to stack workouts through pain is a must.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Speaking of wildlife, whale watching is a must.
    — Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Top-level coaching is still a must.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Grippy shoes are a must, and trekking poles could be helpful.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • With retro designs, more is more, and having fun is a must.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • To stay out there for long hours, comfortable boots are a must.
    — Corey Buhay, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
  • There are lots of bears in this area, so a bear canister is a must.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2023

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