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
Free and fair elections are an essential building block of democracy.
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Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2025
This is because proteins play several crucial roles in the body, including providing energy, helping the brain and immune system function, and serving as building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, hair, and nails.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025
Comme de Garçons Play Men's Twin Hearts T-Shirt A basic T-shirt is the foundational building block of every travel wardrobe, and this coveted street-ready style is from Japanese brand Comme des Garçons.
—Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The draft still will be a crucial building block for the Sky, but the front office feels sufficiently bolstered by their odds of receiving a lottery pick from the Sun.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2025
This is because proteins play several crucial roles in the body, including providing energy, helping the brain and immune system function, and serving as building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, hair, and nails.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025
Comme de Garçons Play Men's Twin Hearts T-Shirt A basic T-shirt is the foundational building block of every travel wardrobe, and this coveted street-ready style is from Japanese brand Comme des Garçons.
—Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The draft still will be a crucial building block for the Sky, but the front office feels sufficiently bolstered by their odds of receiving a lottery pick from the Sun.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
Noun
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In 1976, Misericordia expanded its operations to the former Angel Guardian Orphanage, on 22 acres in West Ridge, with Connelly, 39 children and 35 dedicated staff members moving there.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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An analysis by the Committee to Protect Journalists found that attacks against members of the media there are on the rise.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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All three of the index's components — current sales conditions, sales expectations in the next six months and buyer traffic — fell month over month.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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One of the components in the Tenant Bill of Rights is the formal dispute resolution process.—
Steve Osunsami,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Anime’s influence among athletes, particularly Black and African audiences, was a motivating factor in the collaboration, according to the partners.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Three key factors make this particularly hard and point to where solutions might emerge.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Despite deploying advanced models, the organization lacked the foundational elements for scalable impact.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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23 June 2025
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Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
20 June 2025
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Once all of the ingredients come together, refrigerate your pitcher, stirring occasionally for several hours.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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