staples

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It would be tempting to go all in on a smorgasbord of '90s and early '00s bold prints and baggy jerseys, or late '80s designs that have reappeared as lifestyle staples.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Some bright spots did emerge Wednesday in travel stocks, as well as in the S&P 500’s consumer-discretionary and staples sectors, which gained 1.9% and 0.1%, respectively, according to FactSet.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The Glendale location will bring Erewhon staples to trendy consumers in the area, including the beloved Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie, which until last year was named after the model Hailey Bieber.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The exposition popularized a host of snack foods that would become staples of American life, including ice-cream cones, peanut butter, hot dogs, hamburgers and cotton candy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

For example, the Mediterranean crops that became Egypt’s staples require winter rains and seasonal variation in day length for their germination.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond