INDISPENSABLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

indispensable

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈspen(t)-sə-bəl

Definition of indispensable

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 For decades, mayors from both political parties have recognized Israel as an indispensable partner to New York and have understood that supporting the Jewish state reflects the values and makeup of America’s largest city. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 Public finance remains indispensable, particularly for communities and projects that cannot or should not generate commercial returns. — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 But Doha had succeeded in establishing itself as an indispensable player in the region’s politics. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 That makes digital forensics indispensable and demands careful guardrails. — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indispensable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indispensable

Adjective

The brand believes that allowing attendees to see, touch and fully appreciate the craftsmanship, materials and details of the garments is essential to convey the full value of the collection.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
For community associations and other property owners, maintaining safe conditions to avoid injuries is essential to satisfying their duty and minimizing exposure to potentially severe financial and legal liabilities.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of essential

Adjective

The policy directs higher education institutions not to create a list of student names linked with immigration status or retain sensitive information, like a student or parent’s Social Security number, for longer than necessary.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

Inextricable to Long’s art, though, is a self-awareness and acerbic wit that elevates the narrative and reminds us that humor is integral to survival, too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
For the Fondation Beyeler, the surrounding nature preserve and park, the Naturschutzgebiet Eisweiher, is an integral part of its campus.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of integral

Adjective

The settlement includes a series of stipulations related to the number of theatrical films the combined company will release per year and the required budget for those films.

— Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Reaching that altitude, however, required GICON to rethink how such a turbine could be constructed.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of required

Adjective

Both could go a long way in lengthening the Yankees’ postseason lineup; the righty-swinging Lombard, in particular, provides some needed balance.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Among the boundaries that have been breached, according to the new report, are carbon dioxide concentrations, which reached a record 426 parts per million (ppm) because fossil fuel burning had not decreased at nearly the needed pace.

— Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of needed

Adjective

The neighborhood The hotel's historical ties to Waverley Station—a hub for those coming and going from Edinburgh—make this hotel a vital part of Princes Street, the high street of the Scottish capital.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Still, this feud feels like the future, like something vital and ongoing that is going to give us years of drama.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of vital

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