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staple

[stey-puhl] / ˈsteɪ pəl /
ADJECTIVE
necessary, basic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
predominant
STRONG
chief essential fundamental key main primary principal standard
WEAK
important in demand popular
Antonyms
STRONG
auxiliary extra inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary subordinate trivial unimportant unnecessary

Example Sentences

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Footballers have also become a regular staple in fashion weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

After the company’s founding roughly a decade ago, Allbirds shoes became a corporate-casual staple for executives and tech bros alike.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m talking about raita, a South Asian staple that’s part sauce, side dish, dip and marinade.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

She has interviewed presidents including George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and has become a staple presence in the homes of millions across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Sometimes I stop to pull out a bent one and neatly stack the pages again to staple them just right.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari