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Recent Examples of mainstay
With cultural mainstays like rice extract and buzzy compounds like several types of hyaluronic acid, these formulations offer more than straightforward sun protection.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
In the United States, wagons have not been driveway mainstays for decades.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Street parties and samba Built in 1984 to provide a dedicated space for Rio’s competing escolas de samba, the Sambadrome has become a mainstay during Carnival – but the city’s blocos (street parties) are just as fundamental.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
They were paced in scoring by mainstay Travis Konecny and newcomer Trevor Zegras, who was acquired from the Ducks in a June trade.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
In the United States, wagons have not been driveway mainstays for decades.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Street parties and samba Built in 1984 to provide a dedicated space for Rio’s competing escolas de samba, the Sambadrome has become a mainstay during Carnival – but the city’s blocos (street parties) are just as fundamental.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
They were paced in scoring by mainstay Travis Konecny and newcomer Trevor Zegras, who was acquired from the Ducks in a June trade.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainstay
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Food & beverage Located just off the lobby entrance, Versante Hearth and Bar serves as both the hotel’s anchor and sporty social hub, open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Israel’s Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system — developed jointly with Boeing and tested against Iranian threats in 2024, 2025 and now 2026 — has become the anchor of a layered regional air-defense concept that Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are seeking to integrate more permanently.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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These short-form, mobile-first series are designed for speed, shareability and cultural specificity, with local casts and languages forming the backbone of production.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stretching more than 2,300 miles through 10 states, the Mississippi River forms the backbone of one of the most important economic corridors in America.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Marylanders are voracious consumers of farm animals, and this industry is a vital pillar of the state’s economy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Prep school standbys were seen across the runways for spring 2026, and are now trickling into transitional outerwear looks, with the help of a major wardrobe hero piece.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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First Class Trevor Nelson is among the four people on standby at the armory in Owatonna.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Mainstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainstay. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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