building blocks

noun

plural of building block
as in members
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 blocks Researchers highlighted three essential amino acids that are building blocks of protein — methionine, isoleucine and valine. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Scientists have found interesting chemistry in our galaxy, including building blocks for genetic material and parts of the cell. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 Each 21-centimeter-square robot is equipped with its own thrusters, sensors, and magnetic latches, allowing the fleet to connect like building blocks on the water. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 The strategies available are not competing answers so much as building blocks that can be sequenced thoughtfully. — Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The body uses omega-3s as building blocks and chemical messengers that help reduce inflammation, among other benefits. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 The goal is not finished meals but building blocks that move easily between lunches and dinners. — Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 Achane and center Aaron Brewer as building blocks for the new regime. — Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 In the video, Bill Riley, a vice president of Starship engineering, cast endeavors like SpaceX's smaller Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as its Dragon spacecraft that travels in orbit, as building blocks to the grander unveiling of Starship. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building blocks
  1. members
  2. factors
  3. ingredients
  4. components
  5. elements
Noun
  • Three other members of the same family and a neighbor who came to their aid were hospitalized, local authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The projects involved crew members from 60 different countries participating online while Annapurna’s performers and technicians operated the stage in Hyderabad.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of members
Noun
  • From environmental factors to watering and fertilizing regimens, here are some of the most common reasons why crepe myrtles don’t flower and what to do about it.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Growing knowledge around these and other factors would help refine masking recommendations from public health officials.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • For sheer pleasure foodies should head to the neighbouring food hall, Hala Koszyki where ladies who lunch come to stock up on prime ingredients.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As more skincare brands come to market, Kim says shoppers should be wary of the ones that place too much importance on the inclusion or omission of certain ingredients.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • To achieve this stable genetic modification, Mitreva and her colleagues first had to determine how to deliver the CRISPR components into the hookworm eggs.
    — Jay Kakade August 05, Refractor, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Our study also highlighted how economic well-being influences other components of a person’s overall well-being, such as their mental, emotional or social health.
    — Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of components
Noun
  • Pease struggled with excess power on her landings, but showed remarkable flexibility in her dance elements.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Other elements of the week are perhaps good for me, but slightly less enjoyable.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements

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“Building blocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20blocks. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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