as in bulk
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
reading is the very staple of a person's education
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to adhere
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of staple
Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Kylie Jenner sported a Chanel staple at the French label’s spring 2025 couture fashion show on Tuesday.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
With Davis no longer stapled to Porziņģis’ side on the perimeter, the Mavericks, on their way to setting that NBA record for offensive rating in a single season, had no more answers left.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for staple 
Noun
Kansas City likes to use a lot of crossing patterns, a staple of Reid’s offenses this season, but the Eagles can cover.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Kylie Jenner sported a Chanel staple at the French label’s spring 2025 couture fashion show on Tuesday.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Phoenix and Gaga joined U.K. talk show Good Morning Britain Thursday for an interview about starring in the film as DC Comics staples Joker and Harley Quinn, respectively, and things got off to a comical start over an innocent mixup on Phoenix's part.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
With Davis no longer stapled to Porziņģis’ side on the perimeter, the Mavericks, on their way to setting that NBA record for offensive rating in a single season, had no more answers left.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for staple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staple
Noun
-
For larger deliveries, and when Washington tried to ship weapons in bulk, the process was slower.—
Erin Banco, Anastasiia Malenko,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
-
The pause could affect federal work-study programs and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, which are provided in bulk to colleges to provide to students, according to higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Rotate turkey breast side down; apply half remaining herb paste to turkey skin; flip turkey breast side up and apply remaining herb paste to skin, pressing and patting to make paste adhere; reapply herb paste that falls onto baking sheet. 8.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
11 Nov. 2024
-
Spread the mustard mixture over the fish; sprinkle with the panko mixture, pressing to adhere.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
And Baker didn’t feed Madison a whole lot about who Ani was at her core—leaving a trusting space for Madison to find Ani on her own.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
-
Because Miami wouldn’t have much, if any, cap space with Beal on its books, this hypothetical would mean the Heat would move forward with a core of Adebayo, Herro, Beal, Ware, Jovic and Jaquez.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Many of these actions won’t stick legally or prove popular with voters.—
Nick Gillespie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
-
The tracking the hip part is really important, because Saquon can stick his foot in the ground and cut back.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
By permitting exceptional drivers from outside the traditional NASCAR fold automatic entry into races, the governing body aims to boost spectator interest and broaden the sport's appeal.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
-
The goal is to put yourself in configurations that contort your body in different ways.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Entering today’s second and last loop at Spyglass Hill, they were tied for 25th place, one shot ahead of former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and his partner Beau Hossler.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
-
While Benton's Buc-ee's is going to be big, tied with the Buc-ee's outpost in Luling, Texas, for the country's largest, the one expected to open in Ocala, Florida is going to be even larger.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms The common symptoms are changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, bright red rectal bleeding, dark blood in stool, cramps, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is denying rumors about her recent weight loss after giving birth to her baby girl.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
America also gets the vast majority of its electronics from there.—
CNN.com,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Under terms of the deal, filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission mid-month, the merged company will be 70% owned by Disney, which will appoint the majority of the board of directors.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near staple
Cite this Entry
“Staple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staple. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share