as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
a meat-and-potatoes knowledge of figure skating is all that a spectator really needs
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as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
an article that never gets into the meat and potatoes of a solution to the city's rising crime rate
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Recent Examples of meat-and-potatoes
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
These meat-and-potatoes approaches — vaccination, access to treatment and clean air — may not be the most exciting tools.
—Saad B. Omer, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Other offerings include Versus mode, which is the standard local PvP deal, allowing players able to select from the huge roster of 32 characters for meat-and-potatoes brawls.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
That is, the Biden Justice Department’s special counsel ignored the prudential meat-and-potatoes guidance.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 13 Jan. 2024
It’s populated with meat-and-potatoes, blood, sweat and tears working actors who are very respected.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
Often humanities are still considered less valuable than the meat-and-potatoes of basic and clinical sciences.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023
There’s a place for what amounts to meat-and-potatoes TV, even in the prestige-conscious streaming world.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 21 July 2023
In an hour and a quarter, the artist and his backing band, an ever-reliable collective called The Food Stamps, traveled through gospel, bluegrass standards, originals and straight-fire, meat-and-potatoes country music.
—Diana Leyva, USA TODAY, 19 June 2023
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Created by Ben Davies and Timothy Lee, Territory is boldly and unapologetically meat-and-potatoes television, in which everybody is gruff, sweaty and coated in a fine layer of dust, as if to reenforce the connection between these characters and the Top End.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
These meat-and-potatoes approaches — vaccination, access to treatment and clean air — may not be the most exciting tools.
—Saad B. Omer, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Other offerings include Versus mode, which is the standard local PvP deal, allowing players able to select from the huge roster of 32 characters for meat-and-potatoes brawls.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
That is, the Biden Justice Department’s special counsel ignored the prudential meat-and-potatoes guidance.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 13 Jan. 2024
It’s populated with meat-and-potatoes, blood, sweat and tears working actors who are very respected.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
Often humanities are still considered less valuable than the meat-and-potatoes of basic and clinical sciences.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023
There’s a place for what amounts to meat-and-potatoes TV, even in the prestige-conscious streaming world.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 21 July 2023
In an hour and a quarter, the artist and his backing band, an ever-reliable collective called The Food Stamps, traveled through gospel, bluegrass standards, originals and straight-fire, meat-and-potatoes country music.
—Diana Leyva, USA TODAY, 19 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat-and-potatoes
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Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Los Gatos Union School District’s Measure CC is a bond measure that would secure $163 million to improve school facilities at its elementary and middle schools.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy: This would become a neighborhood Montessori school for elementary students.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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At the Madison Square Garden rally in New York last month, Trump surrogate Vivek Ramaswamy said during his introductory remarks that the Empire State was a 2024 swing state, a projection that Democrats aren't buying.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The nonsensical story, intentionally rudimentary special effects, and colorful visuals make House a perfect movie to watch on mute at a bar.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Meat-and-potatoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat-and-potatoes. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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