as in member
one of the parts that make up a whole
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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Recent Examples of building block
Here are some of the building blocks that can contribute to a healthy self-esteem and tips for how to nurture them in your children.
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Dr. Susan Buttross/american Academy Of Pediatrics, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
It was long thought that only simple microbes had mastered a chemical conversion reaction that helps create some of the essential building blocks of life.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
His development has been key for the Pelicans after Murphy inked a four-year, $112 million extension last summer that cemented him as one of the building blocks in New Orleans as the team begins to make some adjustments around star forward Zion Williamson.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
These foods deliver adequate amounts of all nine of the essential amino acids – or protein building blocks – that our bodies need but can't make on their own, Blechman said.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Susan Buttross/american Academy Of Pediatrics, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
It was long thought that only simple microbes had mastered a chemical conversion reaction that helps create some of the essential building blocks of life.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
His development has been key for the Pelicans after Murphy inked a four-year, $112 million extension last summer that cemented him as one of the building blocks in New Orleans as the team begins to make some adjustments around star forward Zion Williamson.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
These foods deliver adequate amounts of all nine of the essential amino acids – or protein building blocks – that our bodies need but can't make on their own, Blechman said.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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Gone is Team Ivy versus Team Karen, and with it, the battle between a seasoned Broadway ensemble member and a newbie from Iowa.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new station’s components were 3D-printed elsewhere and assembled on site last month, in what the railway’s operators say is a world first.—
Noriko Hayashi,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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If every component was made in the U.S., the costs would be astronomical.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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If lifestyle factors don’t seem to be the culprits—such as caring for a new baby or training for a marathon—she’ll typically do a blood workup to try to figure out what’s going on.—
Ali Pantony,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, executive producer David Bernad reveals he and show creator Mike White had a backup plan to ensure the show maintains its signature shock factor.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Given the setting, the team sought to ensure minimal impact to the surrounding environment for the temporary space, which will be open through April 11 and channels elements of Najdi architecture and craftsmanship.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Kallenbach considers every element when mixing and kneading, including texture and flavor, and how the final product will come together.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Key Ingredients for Watergate Cake Watergate cake calls for a few pantry staples and some surprising other ingredients for its flavor and fluffy texture: White cake mix: Use your favorite brand.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pilot model in general is more often employed in comedy as a proof of concept for tone, chemistry among the ensemble cast, comedic timing and other key ingredients of a successful series.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building%20block. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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