Mainstay

usgb/ˈmeɪnsteɪ/
noun

The most important part of something that provides stability or reliable support.

Rice is the mainstay of their diet.
Visual representation of "mainstay" - The most important part of something that provides stability or reliable support

Often appears as...

  • mainstay of the team
  • mainstay of the economy
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Reliable Support

Focus on how 'mainstay' implies that something is consistently reliable and necessary for support.

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The goalkeeper is the mainstay of our football team.
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Core Component

'Mainstay' often refers to a key component that holds everything else together, emphasizing its central importance.

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Trust is the mainstay of any strong relationship.
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Emotional Connotation

'Mainstay' can evoke a sense of gratitude or appreciation for whatever is providing support.

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My grandmother has been the mainstay of our family through difficult times.
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