staple
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
However, MAS said it would stay alert to supply shocks—including those triggered by geopolitical events—that could lift imported costs in the city-state, which relies heavily on imports of key staples.
The companies’ foray into basics that are a little less basic has arrived amid stiffer competition for household staples from both new market entrants with lower-priced products and cheaper private brands from larger retailers.
From MarketWatch
Along with the move away from open seating — a five-decade staple for the airline — Southwest over the past year has introduced more fees, basic economy fares and seats with extra legroom.
From MarketWatch
Acai has been a savory staple in the Amazon for centuries, eaten as a thick paste alongside fish and manioc flour.
From Barron's
The deal, announced last year, is a gamble that moving into health-and-wellness will provide the kind of growth that Wall Street has sought, and that Kimberly-Clark’s consumer staples have failed to deliver.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
