lynchpin
noun
lynch·pin
less common spelling of linchpin
1
: a locking pin inserted crosswise (as through the end of an axle or shaft)
2
: one that serves to hold together parts or elements that exist or function as a unit
the linchpin in the defense's case
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The Small Batch is a lynchpin of the lineup, and a terrific introduction to the brand’s style.
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Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The plan is a lynchpin for both the school and the neighborhood, which continues to see rapid redevelopment.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The test, alongside HPV vaccinations, functioned as the lynchpin of a prevention program that has dramatically reduced the incidence of cervical cancer in the United States.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Returning Brands Auto partners are the lynchpin of many feature promo partner pushes, and Lexus is back with a custom spot starring Wicked franchise director Chu; his wife, Kristin; and their daughter Stevie Sky Chu, who was born on the same day as Wicked’s Los Angeles premiere last November.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
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Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The plan is a lynchpin for both the school and the neighborhood, which continues to see rapid redevelopment.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The test, alongside HPV vaccinations, functioned as the lynchpin of a prevention program that has dramatically reduced the incidence of cervical cancer in the United States.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Returning Brands Auto partners are the lynchpin of many feature promo partner pushes, and Lexus is back with a custom spot starring Wicked franchise director Chu; his wife, Kristin; and their daughter Stevie Sky Chu, who was born on the same day as Wicked’s Los Angeles premiere last November.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Lynchpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lynchpin. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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