as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
Mom has been our mainstay in this crisis
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Recent Examples of mainstay
Last summer, for example, McDonald’s introduced a $5 value meal that has become a mainstay on its menu.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Rachel Reilly is a positive for this summer mainstay (or any reality competition in need of outspoken and controversial contestants).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Already, there is harrowing déjà vu, with offensive mainstay Christian McCaffrey suddenly dealing with a calf injury, a year after Achilles tendinitis shelved him for eight games.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
By the '90s, hip-hop cemented itself as a mainstream mainstay, and the artists' compelling music videos brought the culture to new heights.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Rachel Reilly is a positive for this summer mainstay (or any reality competition in need of outspoken and controversial contestants).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Already, there is harrowing déjà vu, with offensive mainstay Christian McCaffrey suddenly dealing with a calf injury, a year after Achilles tendinitis shelved him for eight games.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
By the '90s, hip-hop cemented itself as a mainstream mainstay, and the artists' compelling music videos brought the culture to new heights.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainstay
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As occupancy declines, attention turns to smaller retailers who may need relocation support, and larger anchors who often require tailored solutions.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Organizations like the National Institutes of Health continue to recommend moderate to vigorous activity — such as brisk walking, running, or cycling — as the backbone of good health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Having a strong offensive line is the backbone of any good offense.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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China has committed $9B+ to its National Stem Cell Program, making regenerative medicine a pillar of state science.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The oversized blazer Boxy suit jackets have become fashion-industry standbys.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The airspace over Poland's major air hub, Chopin International Airport in Warsaw, was temporarily closed and Polish Territorial Defence Forces were put on standby.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mainstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainstay. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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