as in must
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something that is needed or wanted
a list of political desiderata
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Recent Examples of desideratum
The Trump administration has sought nothing less than a reformulation of U.S. policy on the two-state solution, bringing it in line with Netanyahu’s desiderata
Among Netanyahu’s enablers, however, one partner stands out.
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Aaron David Miller, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2020
Some of the author costs are used to pay reviewers, causing one to question whether the process is always unbiased, as is the desideratum.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2015
Diversity isn’t necessarily an ethical desideratum in a collection.
—New York Times, 28 Sep. 2021
But there’s another overall desideratum: The system has to be straightforward enough to be managed easily — to get large numbers of people vaccinated as swiftly as possible.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2021
Remaining at home is invariably the desideratum for most among the elderly, and this includes the wish to die at home.
—Joseph Epstein, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
We marketing teams came to believe we alone could save startups from untimely deaths by achieving the desideratum to end all desiderata: product/market fit.
—Wired, 22 Oct. 2019
Airports supply the greatest desideratum of physical retail: foot traffic.
—Daniel Gross, Slate Magazine, 7 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desideratum
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Kayaking in the island’s mangrove forest and retreats at the spa are a must at this resort, which also serves as a retreat for celebs like Donna Karan and Keith Richards who have villas on the property.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Consider travel insurance Travel insurance while visiting India is a must; not only are the hospitals in India not up to North American standards but the cost of evacuating out of some of the more remote regions of the country would be astronomical.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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That could include the contentious Basel Endgame capital hikes, plans to require regional banks to issue more long-term debt, and new requirements ensuring banks have enough liquidity during times of stress.Michelle Price, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Innovating Privacy-First Campaigns Meeting age verification technologies requirements without compromising user privacy positions brands as ethical leaders.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Our aim is to honor and fulfill the wishes of Halyna and her family.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Families can hang out with Santa, give Santa their Christmas wishes and read stories.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Customary closing conditions include final approval from the Comcast board, satisfactory completion of SpinCo financing, receipt of tax opinions, and any regulatory approvals.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Management has expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to its liquidity condition and mandatory liquidation timeline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Desideratum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desideratum. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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