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must-read

must-read

10 3.7
A book or article that people say everyone should read
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌstˌriːd/
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  • So, her book on advanced charm casting is a must read.
  • an article is a must-read
  • a must-read selection

This is the must read book of the summer.

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Examples

  • Excited to have another Georgia girl to add to my must-read list!

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  • This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves captivating stories.

  • This is the must read book of the summer.

  • This is a must read for for people and we're giving it away free now.

  • My "must read" selection is the first study to address these issues.

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  • This is a math book that I think is a must read for everyone.

  • Bottom line: A must-read for every teacher-librarian.

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  • Written by Linds after a career in advertising, it's a must-read for anyone in a creative field.

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  • It's great stuff, a must-read for any fan of Southern football or the LSU Tigers.

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  • Her "Top 25 Tweets for Patient Safety" is a must-read for patients and their caregivers.

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Synonyms

must
vsmust-read
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Very important and something you should not miss

refers specifically to a publication that is essential to read

How Essential

must-read
10 3.7

Surface Forms

must-read singular
must-reads plural

Morphology

must-read = must + read (semi-transparent) = must + read

The components 'must' and 'read' are clear, but the specific idiomatic meaning of a highly recommended reading is not directly derivable.

Etymology

Must-read joins must ('necessary' or 'have to') and read ('to look at words and understand them'), like labels such as must-see or must-have. So a must-read is a book or article people say you should read because it is important.