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staple

adjective as in necessary, basic

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The “Prove Me Wrong” blueprint first emerged on YouTube in the early 2010s and is a staple of the platform, where channels like Jubilee rake in millions of views and dollars.

From Salon

It also said "key staples such as cereals and pasta fell in price on the month".

From BBC

It is the main ingredient for bread and pasta - two food staples that should be low cost foods to families.

From BBC

The beer cocktail from Mexico has transformed into an L.A. summer staple.

And the nature of the cost of living crisis of the past few years, centred on the staples like food and energy, has left those reliant on the state pension particularly stretched.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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