as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
a meat-and-potatoes knowledge of figure skating is all that a spectator really needs
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as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
an article that never gets into the meat and potatoes of a solution to the city's rising crime rate
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Recent Examples of meat-and-potatoes
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Was Nansi simply a meat-and-potatoes, fourth-line player?
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
That’s meat and potatoes y’all.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Amaya Battle is a meat-and-potatoes basketball player.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Was Nansi simply a meat-and-potatoes, fourth-line player?
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
Plural noun
Save as a collection on MyRecipes To some, the definition of a comforting dinner is meat and potatoes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
That’s meat and potatoes y’all.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat-and-potatoes
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However, instead of pairing the beachy look with thong sandals or basic white sneakers, Holmes opted for a pair of brown suede Franco Sarto Mary-Jane flats and black accessories for a touch of New York sensibility.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Apr. 2026
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Slowing down, verifying requests and adding basic protections like alerts and two-factor authentication can make a real difference.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Proceeds support horticulture scholarships at MiraCosta College and fund garden programs in local elementary and middle schools.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year, six staffers each covered multiple schools across elementary, middle and high school levels to provide therapy and referrals to Johnson County Mental Health.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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As an introductory offer, the first drone delivery order of $10 or more gets a $5 discount and free delivery.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several rudimentary suggestions for fake numbers follow.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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Navigating that tension makes a living cell a rudimentary agent — one that senses its own internal state and the environment, and then acts upon that information.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At its most fundamental level, democracy is about people having a real voice in decisions that shape their lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Why this matters to families This update changes how Roblox works at a fundamental level.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meat-and-potatoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat-and-potatoes. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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