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staple

adjective as in necessary, basic

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The corporate lounge sponsored by Heathrow Airport is another staple of the big conferences.

From BBC

The cocktail has long been a staple at various Asian or “Asian Fusion” establishments, considering that the lychee fruit is native to the subtropical regions of southern China and Southeast Asia.

From Salon

In the digital landscape, the political cartoon, once a staple of the American newspaper, has fallen by the wayside, crushed under a mountain of current events and covert biases.

From Salon

Punjab is often referred to as the "food basket" of India and is a major source for agricultural production, particularly of staples like wheat and rice.

From BBC

The iconic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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