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
Both are definite building blocks moving forward for the organization.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
These magnets are the building blocks of powering everything from electric vehicles to wind turbines to smartphones and defense systems.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Collagen Production Collagen is an important building block of skin that provides structure and elasticity, giving it a more youthful, firm appearance.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
These are building blocks for monetization through direct use or by renting them out to other attackers.
—Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
These magnets are the building blocks of powering everything from electric vehicles to wind turbines to smartphones and defense systems.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Collagen Production Collagen is an important building block of skin that provides structure and elasticity, giving it a more youthful, firm appearance.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
These are building blocks for monetization through direct use or by renting them out to other attackers.
—Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for building block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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On autopilot The NGC Cinema-Grand Blanc Trillium, about three-quarters of a mile away on Holly Road, became a triage and reunification site for church members who escaped the attack.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sultana, who is also of Pakistani Muslim background, joined it only in July and was the only member not to sign.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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The roadway will have two-way connectivity from 22nd Street to Wenzel Street east of downtown, a key component of the Main Remade plan officials have touted since 2024.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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The main component of the bill — a full online pornography ban — would be the first of its kind in the United States.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The factors that influence GDP growth are labor and productivity, and the Gulf already has an edge in finding workers — both expats and a young local population.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Work life balance is the third factor.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This matters not least because high levels of trust in leadership are rewarded with higher levels of discretionary effort and agility, key elements of success for any business.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The film weaves together comedic and dramatic elements while examining the tension between personal identity and familial expectations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tou can even use it on the grill for recipes like kabobs and jalapeno poppers without losing any ingredients through the grates.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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New & Noteworthy Hint's Winter Variety Pack captures the chilly, lighthearted spirit with cheerful flavors and clean ingredients.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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