BUILDING BLOCK Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

building block

noun

Definition of building block

as in member

one of the parts that make up a whole historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies

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Recent Examples of building block Assembling two dozen worthy building blocks is a mighty tall task, especially for a team starting with just a handful. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 The building blocks of Ray’s crimes—compulsiveness, transgressiveness, poor boundaries—were there from early adulthood. — Adeline Goss, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 Likewise, Wong’s bricks are beyond compare in the attention lavished on each individual building block. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 Indexes swung lower after companies selling computer chips, memory and other building blocks of the AI boom broke from early gains to losses. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for building block

Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block

Noun

That’s the understatement of the day from a Neighborhood Planning Unit member talking about the Formula 1 racing event that will be held on the streets of Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood this Saturday.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of member

Noun

The Producer Price Index chart semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing industry looks like a hockey stick.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
And People Will Value Your Authenticity Demonstrating strong leadership is an obvious component of thought leadership.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of component

Noun

While commenter gave a thoroughly detailed response, prominent Sedalia historian Becky Imhauser spoke about the city’s history with the fair, and what factors went into it being housed in Sedalia.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of factor

Noun

Magnesium, on the other hand, shows much more potential, with the same quantity of water containing 2,980 kg (6,570 lb) of the element, roughly the weight of a 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty Cargo Truck … so, a lot.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
There’s the Targaryen element, but there’s the Hightower in him as well.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of element

Noun

Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then fold in the vegetable oil with a silicone spatula until fully incorporated.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Just as the chef relies on ingredients harvested at their peak from the restaurant's culinary garden and local farms, the wine program evolves throughout the year to complement those changing flavors.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026