as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
That means having to retire some of my more basic flip-flops and flat tennis shoes and opt instead for footwear designed with arch-support and underfoot cushioning.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
This soft, 100 percent cotton option from Madewell is an essential basic that looks good with everything.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Soaring costs for veterinary care and animal food, combined with plummeting donations during economic hardship, have left sanctuaries across the region struggling to meet basic animal welfare needs.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
That means having to retire some of my more basic flip-flops and flat tennis shoes and opt instead for footwear designed with arch-support and underfoot cushioning.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Noun
Plaza’s oversized top is the ideal spring-to-summer basic, so we were thrilled to find a Quince lookalike.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
This soft, 100 percent cotton option from Madewell is an essential basic that looks good with everything.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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Embracing a visual vocabulary of the lowbrow and the rudimentary is a tried-and-true method of rebelling against a culture that feels vapid or corporatized.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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The builders demonstrated a rudimentary understanding of engineering, deliberately placing each bone to exploit its natural geometry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The former held my shoes and clothing, and the latter carried my toiletries, laptop, and other essentials.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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After signing up, a coupon code is sent directly to your inbox, providing a straightforward way to save on popular tumblers, bottles, and other on-the-go essentials.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The law also creates a discipline process for preschool and elementary students where there was none before.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Yet many of its students aren’t demonstrating even an elementary grasp of free speech.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Noun
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What do to nearby A visit to Saint-Tropez is an absolute must.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The perforated design adds breathability (a must in peak summer heat) and gives a little texture to an otherwise classic black pair.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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That archive of prints is in the process of being broken up for sale, and a few hundred of those boxes, including this set of 36 prints plus a clutch of introductory material and captions, have made their way to Daniel/Oliver, a gallery in East Williamsburg.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Fudd’s introductory press conference with the Wings on April 16, she was asked to comment on her off-court connection with Bueckers by a local reporter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nevertheless, the lawsuit said Bayfront Park Management Trust lacked a proper accounting system and didn’t have requirements for expenses to be supported by a contract or invoice policy, nor a policy or procedure to ensure vendors were selected through a competitive bidding process.—
Tess Riski
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The state also does not have a minimum age requirement to possess a firearm, a law that gun control advocates have criticized for allowing minors to carry guns.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The fundamental constants that determine the masses, charges, and interaction strengths between particles are universal as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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And so there's a fundamental lack of opportunity to learn the soft skills that a white collar employee needs.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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