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Recent Examples of mainstay
Oprah Winfrey dubbed these pajamas one of her favorite things last year, which comes as no surprise, as the brand has been an Oprah’s Favorite Things list mainstay through the years.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Among those participating are Scorsese mainstays Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, who, between them, starred in 15 of the director’s movies (and counting).
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
And daytime Halloween costume mainstays The Talk and The Real have ended their runs.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
All were given entry into a yearlong accelerator run by Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a mainstay of the program that has endured where others have changed.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Among those participating are Scorsese mainstays Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, who, between them, starred in 15 of the director’s movies (and counting).
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
And daytime Halloween costume mainstays The Talk and The Real have ended their runs.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
All were given entry into a yearlong accelerator run by Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a mainstay of the program that has endured where others have changed.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainstay
Noun
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Based on his observations around Whitefish Point, Lynn said captains have a greater willingness to drop anchor and wait out a storm rather than risking it and powering through.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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It's been 50 years since Good Morning America's co-anchors first began helping viewers all across the country start their days.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Technology is another pillar of OACEUS's success, serving as the backbone that connects every aspect of its health ecosystem.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tourism industry, the backbone of Jamaica’s economy, is watching closely.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Support for late value form became a pillar of the climate politics of the Biden administration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ice Climb Grand Island’s Trout Bay Michigan’s ice climbing capital offers more than 100 routes, from beginner WI2 pillars to expert WI6 curtains.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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And the old standby—socks—are sought by 33 percent.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Claire Saffitz’s recipe is my standby.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Mainstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainstay. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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