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Recent Examples of mainstay
Its images had become a mainstay for observers of the events in the Middle East in recent years.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Similarly, tools such as Google Classroom have become a mainstay of America’s K–12 schools.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Across the country, Fooda has become a mainstay in Amazon distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and government offices.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Coachella, in its 25th edition this year, has been an annual mainstay of internet culture.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Similarly, tools such as Google Classroom have become a mainstay of America’s K–12 schools.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Across the country, Fooda has become a mainstay in Amazon distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and government offices.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Coachella, in its 25th edition this year, has been an annual mainstay of internet culture.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainstay
Noun
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Richh sees himself as the voice, Jenn as the lyrical anchor, and TaTa as the kinetic spark.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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To stabilize the suspension system, tunnel anchors (deep chambers in the rock to secure the main cables) were dug about 310 feet (94 meters) deep for each bridge tower.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its journey to becoming the digital backbone of the office is a playbook for Altman.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Corn is also the backbone of the country’s ethanol industry.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here, a stucco-and-stone entry provides a contrasting warmth through the simple addition of wooden pillars on the porch.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Swisher has taken some strategies with her for these pillars of wellness.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In last week’s mad dash to open the new Inter Miami soccer stadium for the April 4 home opener, the city of Miami issued a special permit so the inaugural match could proceed as planned — albeit with fire inspectors and fire engines on standby.—
Tess Riski
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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This chicken casserole is an old standby that’s consistently delicious and easy to double.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Mainstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainstay. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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