the thing

Noun

 * 1)  The needful thing: something suitable for the purpose.
 * This book isn't quite the thing.
 * I need a present for my friend, and I think this is just the thing.
 * 1)  The desired thing: someone or something that is popularly favored.
 * 2) * 2018 September 30, Steve Politi, “A Rutgers fan's secret to survival: Beer. Lots and lots of beer.”, nj.com:
 * Brewfest needs to become the thing at Rutgers.
 * 1) * 2018 December 26, Avery Anapol (quoting ), “McCaskill on Ocasio-Cortez: ‘I’m a little confused why she’s the thing’”, The Hill:
 * "I'm a little confused why she's the thing,” McCaskill told CNN.
 * 1) * 2018 December 26, Avery Anapol (quoting ), “McCaskill on Ocasio-Cortez: ‘I’m a little confused why she’s the thing’”, The Hill:
 * "I'm a little confused why she's the thing,” McCaskill told CNN.