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 The body uses omega-3s as building blocks and chemical messengers that help reduce inflammation, among other benefits. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for building block

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Noun

The work begins each weekday morning, when members of the 10-person research team head out to collect samples from their daily list of traps.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers and family members have raised concerns about supply shortages, inadequate food, broken plumbing and mental health issues — and earlier this month, a sailor went overboard and was recovered, the Navy told CBS News.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of member

Noun

The suit reportedly claims that several key components of hospital protocol were ignored or improperly followed, directly contributing to Carradine’s death.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
While some laptops just have better batteries and other components than others, there are also other ways to improve your battery life.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of component

Noun

How much these psychosocial factors directly correlate with on-pitch success remains unclear, but this would not be the first time cultural links are made between football and national identity.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Ed Kaz Oak Park The excitement over the Dodgers getting Tarik Skubal should be tempered by a couple of factors.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of factor

Noun

Preparing lunch together can also become a lesson in practical problem-solving, like figuring out which ingredients are better packed separately to avoid a soggy sandwich surprise.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Olay’s Micro-Sculpting Serum earned the Gellar stamp of approval thanks to its impressive ingredient lineup.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

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