What is another word for must needs?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌst nˈiːdz] (IPA)

The phrase "must needs" implies an imperative obligation or requirement. Synonyms for this phrase include "compulsory," "obligatory," "mandatory," and "essential." These words indicate that something must be done or adhered to without exception. Other synonyms for "must needs" include "necessity," "need," and "requirement." These words suggest that the action is not optional and that it must be completed in order to achieve a desired outcome. The choice of synonym depends on the context of the sentence and the level of urgency and importance conveyed. Ultimately, all of these synonyms indicate that something is absolutely necessary and that neglecting it would be a grave mistake.

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  • In art, origin and value cannot be treated as independent. Those who enjoy poetry and painting must be at least dimly aware of a poet beyond the poem and a painter beyond the picture. If by some unimaginable process works of beauty could be produced by machinery, as a symmetrical colour pattern is produced by a kaleidoscope, we might think them beautiful till we knew their origin, after which we should be rather disposed to describe them as ingenious. And this is not, I think, because we are unable to estimate works of art as they are in themselves, not because we must needs buttress up our opinions by extraneous and irrevelant considerations ; but rather because a work of art requires an artist. not merely in the order of natural causation, but as a matter of a-sthetie necessity. It conveys a message which is valueless to the recipient, unless it be understood by the sender. It must be expressive.
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  • To listen to some devout people, one would imagine that God never laughsHe is not satisfied with being Molière, He must needs also be Aristophanes and Rabelais.
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