Synonyms of staple

staple 1 of 2

noun

as in bulk

the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts

reading is the very staple of a person's education

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bulk
• core
• body
• weight
• majority
• chief
• main
• essence
• mass
• entirety
• whole
• bottom
• burden
• middle
• center
• root
• substance
• heart
• nature
• meat
• focus
• brunt
• amount
• subject
• matter
• generality
• total
• heft
• hub
• kernel
• sum
• nucleus
• soul
• theme
• quantum
• motif
• stuff
• marrow
• topic
• seat
• aggregate
• sum total
• nut
• argument
• totality
• text
• essentiality
• affair
• pitch
• quintessence
• crux
• point
• pith
• nub
• purport
• gist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extension
• component
• element
• part
• ingredient
• section
• accessory
• adjunct
• constituent
• segment
• piece
• appendage
• offshoot
• side
• feature
• division
• quality
• aspect
• angle
• facet

staple

2 of 2

verb

as in to adhere

Related Words

• adhere
• stick
• tie
• screw
• glue
• clamp
• cinch
• rivet
• pin
• tackle
• clip
• strap
• tack
• latch
• yoke
• shackle
• clinch
• harness
• hang
• toggle
• plaster
• paste
• nail
• affix
• clasp
• lash
• attach
• fasten
• clench
• hasp
• bolt
• lace
• bend
• connect
• unite
• link
• join
• fix
• coapt
• button
• refasten
• reattach
• resecure
• reaffix
• refix
• batten
• belay
• do up

Dissimilar Words

• detach
• undo
• part
• split
• divide
• separate
• sever
• unfasten
• unhook
• disconnect
• divorce
• break up
• dissociate
• loose
• uncouple
• loosen
• disunite
• sunder
• dissever
• disjoint
• untie
• disjoin
• unlink
• unyoke
• unbind
• unlash
• unfix

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of staple

Noun

The long-staple cotton threads are less likely to fray or feel rough to the touch, helping the sheets maintain that smooth finish over time. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026

Carey’s holiday staple began that run in 2019 and has continued adding to its total during almost every holiday season since. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Now, the complaints stem from the stagnancy of the lineup, particularly the top line, where Burakovsky has been stapled to Bedard’s right wing all season, even as he’s been mired in a slump of staggering proportions. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026

These bathroom staples trap toothpaste drips and soap scum in seams and crevices. — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026