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
But offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has still seen growth from Campbell, who’s been a mainstay at left tackle in the team’s top offense.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
Kelly has been a mainstay in the lineup for the North Stars all season, but one thing had eluded him until his first career postseason at-bat.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
While fluffy pillows and supportive mattresses are mainstays, linens should be swapped when the seasons change.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 May 2025
Garcia heads up a mainstay of the Explorer project: conservation.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
Kelly has been a mainstay in the lineup for the North Stars all season, but one thing had eluded him until his first career postseason at-bat.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
While fluffy pillows and supportive mattresses are mainstays, linens should be swapped when the seasons change.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 May 2025
Garcia heads up a mainstay of the Explorer project: conservation.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainstay
Noun
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The company, which operates more than 200 satellites currently in orbit, earlier this year announced a $230 million contract with an anchor customer to further the rollout of its next-generation Pelican satellites.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Still in the early stages of their respective careers, Mitchell and DeJean have the potential to be anchors for the Eagles' defense long-term.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Consider pairing with a dish that includes fat to match its tannic backbone.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For generations, Vietnamese Americans have been the backbone of the nail salon industry, a sector that now contributes over $10 billion to California’s economy.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Texas National Guard soldiers are on standby in areas where mass demonstrations are planned in case they are needed.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Video shows zebra being airlifted after capture Multiple agencies including the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency were involved in the operation, the sheriff's office said, and deputies were on standby for the safety of nearby residents.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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“Mainstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainstay. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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