as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
reading is the very staple of a person's education
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Recent Examples of staples
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The family's vast confectionery empire includes Halloween staples like Snickers and M&Ms and operates 135 factories in 68 countries, employing more than 140,000 people.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens — will enable the business to increase production of its staples, such as macarons, as well as add new items to the menu.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Through thoughtful layering and unexpected color pairings, the colorful knit works overtime against your modern prep staples, proving that even the classics can feel entirely new.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
McKneely wasn’t kidding about the staples being removed.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Men in drag had long been staples especially in comedic works.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Highlights here include lechon asado, paella, ceviche, croquetas and Cuban pastries alongside brunch staples like French toast and made-to-order omelets.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Shades variously described as salmon, blush, or Himalayan salt appeared across the spring runways at houses like Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna, Dior, and Louis Vuitton applied to staples—tailoring, knits, outerwear—rather than novelty pieces.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
From traditional staples like ginseng to barrier-loving ceramides and buzzy newcomers like PDRN, the lineup below captures exactly why Korean skin care continues to shape the global beauty conversation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The family's vast confectionery empire includes Halloween staples like Snickers and M&Ms and operates 135 factories in 68 countries, employing more than 140,000 people.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens — will enable the business to increase production of its staples, such as macarons, as well as add new items to the menu.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Through thoughtful layering and unexpected color pairings, the colorful knit works overtime against your modern prep staples, proving that even the classics can feel entirely new.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
McKneely wasn’t kidding about the staples being removed.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Men in drag had long been staples especially in comedic works.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Highlights here include lechon asado, paella, ceviche, croquetas and Cuban pastries alongside brunch staples like French toast and made-to-order omelets.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Shades variously described as salmon, blush, or Himalayan salt appeared across the spring runways at houses like Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna, Dior, and Louis Vuitton applied to staples—tailoring, knits, outerwear—rather than novelty pieces.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staples
Noun
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Foligno didn’t hide that some weights had been lifted off his shoulders being in an older room.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The shirt stretched naturally with every movement, even while lugging around 35-pound weights in the pool during underwater training sessions.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The data will be shared with regulators like the Federal Aviation Administration and international bodies to help shape future supersonic flight rules.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to Dayan, Gnoli’s beds were a key inspiration for Maurizio Cattelan’s All (2007), composed of nine marble sculptures that resemble dead bodies covered by sheets.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a gas-dwarf scenario, planets are believed to form rock cores that accrete a small percentage of hydrogen-helium during the formation process.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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These are signs of human and natural activity that made it into the atmosphere and were stored in ice cores.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Edison ties most executive compensation not to safety but to its financial performance.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 108-degree day in North Shore, California, ties a mark first reached by Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The committee, whose duties will include studying how to implement security policies of the central Beijing government, currently consists of members such as security officials, police chiefs and the city leader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council, which is comprised of four sheriffs and four city police chiefs, said immigrants who aren't criminals should be able to stay in the country, under certain conditions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kinto’s travel tumbler ($34) is a handsome receptacle available in a number of colors, with a lid that screws on tight and enough insulation to keep a cup of coffee warm all day long.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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Or are those simply screws Vrabel’s staff will tighten with more time and practice?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Staples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staples. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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