as in member
one of the parts that make up a whole
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of building block
These are building blocks for monetization through direct use or by renting them out to other attackers.
—
Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Increasing protein intake during weight loss can help preserve muscle mass by providing the necessary building blocks (amino acids) for muscle maintenance.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
How Peptides Work Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Cosmic dust particles that give birth to planets around young stars have for the first time been found forming — the James Webb Space Telescope has witnessed the creation of these tiny planetary building blocks around a dead star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for building block
Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Increasing protein intake during weight loss can help preserve muscle mass by providing the necessary building blocks (amino acids) for muscle maintenance.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
How Peptides Work Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Cosmic dust particles that give birth to planets around young stars have for the first time been found forming — the James Webb Space Telescope has witnessed the creation of these tiny planetary building blocks around a dead star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for building block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
Noun
-
Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
-
Some offer free parking to casino rewards club members at certain status levels.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
However, while trapped ions are already being brought onto chips, other components (vacuum cell, trapping hardware, and atom source) that require large numbers of atoms are still harder to miniaturize.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
-
All the flavor components of Caesar salad are wrapped in that neat bundle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Its experts know that identifying the factors influencing home prices goes beyond bare-bones data like bedroom or bathroom counts.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
-
Experts who spoke to ABC News also pointed to other factors behind a rise in political violence, such as hostile rhetoric put forward by public figures and access to guns.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
What elements reveal its cultural context?—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
-
For one, the Lidia thong design was rendered with in an anaconda print in a bold tangerine hue, but other versions played with cork or raffia elements, in addition to leather.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Designed with type 3 and 4 curls in mind, the formula not only clears away residue but also nourishes, thanks to moisture-rich ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Firstly, the micro creamery makes its small-batch ice cream without any artificial ingredients.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share