How to Use staple in a Sentence

staple

1 of 3 noun
Definition of staplenext
Synonyms for staplenext
  • The windswept 'do was a staple in the early years of Beckham's career.
    — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The bad boy versus nice guy trope is a staple of mainstream ‘90s rom-coms.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
  • This muted, earthy shade of green is a fall staple for a reason.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
  • One of the best parts of a new season is treating your closet to new wardrobe staples.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Vanna has been such a staple on that show and in our living rooms for so many years.
    — Paige Hagy, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Even though the menu changes every season, the Wagyu burger is a staple.
    — Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and bok choy are staples in my dim sum order and for empanadas?
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Girl Scouts selling cookies are a staple this time of year.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Jan. 2024
  • And that was to release a live album, which is a true staple of the gospel/worship music genre.
    — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Leggings are a year-round wardrobe staple for a reason.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Snag the most stylish wardrobe staples at a fraction of their regular price, from $15.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Her curtain bangs are second to none, and a staple of Johnson’s look.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Egg fried rice is a staple of Chinese home cooking and one of the first dishes many Chinese learn to cook.
    — Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The painkiller is a staple on nearly every cocktail menu on St. John.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Martin was a staple to the Heat’s run to the Finals, but the potential of adding LaVine in his place has to be intriguing.
    — Evan Sidery, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The annual year-end charts were launched back in the 1940s, and have become a staple of the magazine and website since.
    — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Pair them with preppy staples and a shiny pair of silver ballet flats.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Nobody at the United Palace Theater seemed to miss the stale banter and boring bits that are a staple of awards shows.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 June 2023
  • Of those staples, white sneakers are among the most versatile.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • No matter the price, embrace fall’s best over-the-knee boots with the statement-making staples below.
    — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Even when off the couch, people are embracing loungewear as a staple in their wardrobes, wearing sweats and joggers out the door.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Moss paired her World’s End blouse with model-off-duty staples.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
  • This silk dress from Quince is a travel staple for my sister, Abby.
    — Teddy Minford, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
  • The Tovar brothers listen to playlists featuring indie staples like the Smiths, the Marías and Clairo.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Rotation isn’t anything new for Auburn — in fact, it’s been a staple of the preseason.
    — Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The chef will be making jollof rice, a West African staple, from his popular cookbook.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Oct. 2023
  • From denim to Bermuda styles, shorts are a summer staple.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
  • This time around, the model paired the slip with white strappy heels by Femme, proving the versatility of the wardrobe staple.
    — Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Thanks to a bonus leg of the band’s 20th anniversary tour, the indie-rock staple is getting an extra moment in the live spotlight.
    — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The scene included what is now a staple of a Trump appearance or rally.
    — Joshua Goodman and Sara Burnett, ajc, 14 June 2023
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staple

2 of 3 verb
  • I stapled the pages in the upper left corner.
  • Eight plastic flamingos on the lawn, four on either side of the front door, Oklahoma Sooners caps stapled onto each of their heads.
    — Hazlitt, 14 June 2023
  • On a sill, line up small potted plants or flowering bulbs, then fence them in with wire garden-bed edging, either propped on the sill or stapled to its underside.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Winter coats, underwear, toothbrushes and deodorant — daily staples the alums took for granted six decades ago — were sorely needed.
    — George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
  • Additionally, these platforms may provide a private equity buyer, like Blackstone, the ability to staple one or two other M&A add-on products that can be sold through the existing Irth distribution channels.
    — John Tough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The teachers must staple President Barack Obama into outdated history textbooks that haven't been updated since the Bush administration.
    — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022
  • I stapled the pages in the upper left corner.
  • Eight plastic flamingos on the lawn, four on either side of the front door, Oklahoma Sooners caps stapled onto each of their heads.
    — Hazlitt, 14 June 2023
  • On a sill, line up small potted plants or flowering bulbs, then fence them in with wire garden-bed edging, either propped on the sill or stapled to its underside.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Winter coats, underwear, toothbrushes and deodorant — daily staples the alums took for granted six decades ago — were sorely needed.
    — George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
  • Additionally, these platforms may provide a private equity buyer, like Blackstone, the ability to staple one or two other M&A add-on products that can be sold through the existing Irth distribution channels.
    — John Tough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The teachers must staple President Barack Obama into outdated history textbooks that haven't been updated since the Bush administration.
    — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022
  • I stapled the pages in the upper left corner.
  • Eight plastic flamingos on the lawn, four on either side of the front door, Oklahoma Sooners caps stapled onto each of their heads.
    — Hazlitt, 14 June 2023
  • On a sill, line up small potted plants or flowering bulbs, then fence them in with wire garden-bed edging, either propped on the sill or stapled to its underside.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Winter coats, underwear, toothbrushes and deodorant — daily staples the alums took for granted six decades ago — were sorely needed.
    — George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
  • Additionally, these platforms may provide a private equity buyer, like Blackstone, the ability to staple one or two other M&A add-on products that can be sold through the existing Irth distribution channels.
    — John Tough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The teachers must staple President Barack Obama into outdated history textbooks that haven't been updated since the Bush administration.
    — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022
  • I stapled the pages in the upper left corner.
  • Eight plastic flamingos on the lawn, four on either side of the front door, Oklahoma Sooners caps stapled onto each of their heads.
    — Hazlitt, 14 June 2023
  • On a sill, line up small potted plants or flowering bulbs, then fence them in with wire garden-bed edging, either propped on the sill or stapled to its underside.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Winter coats, underwear, toothbrushes and deodorant — daily staples the alums took for granted six decades ago — were sorely needed.
    — George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
  • Additionally, these platforms may provide a private equity buyer, like Blackstone, the ability to staple one or two other M&A add-on products that can be sold through the existing Irth distribution channels.
    — John Tough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The teachers must staple President Barack Obama into outdated history textbooks that haven't been updated since the Bush administration.
    — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022
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staple

3 of 3 adjective
  • That's a staple plot in mystery novels.
  • For many hunters in the North Country, moose are a staple food source.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 10 Aug. 2023
  • While there are some staple pieces, about 75% of the plateware changes with each new menu.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • These are in a staple basic sheer nude color and are a must-have for any fall wardrobe.
    — WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Northland’s been a staple brand for walleye anglers for decades, and the shape of their Deep-Vee Jig is one of the most unique.
    — David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Love them or hate them, Crocs have made a resurgence as a staple shoe in recent months.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
  • This staple piece is guaranteed to upgrade your style in the new year.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2023
  • This staple piece from Lodge is durable and versatile: use it to sear, bake, braise, saute, or fry.
    — Heather Adams, Outside Online, 12 July 2022
  • The key to winterizing white first comes down to staple wardrobe pieces.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, Mariah Carey and Kate Middleton are fans of the staple sweater dress, too.
    — Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The singer’s wardrobe is filled with grungy-cool pieces such as slip dresses, corsets, two-piece sets, and chunky combat boots—all staple items of the decade.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2023
  • While colder days may be behind us, there's never a wrong time to add staple pieces to your wardrobe.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, townandcountrymag.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The rest of the space, formerly known as staple music venue the Parish, has been left mostly untouched.
    — Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
  • Emory’s brainchild has cemented itself as a staple brand of the year with still more ground to cover in the new year.
    — Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The long-sleeve sweater has a V-neckline and a subtle line detailing that makes this staple top stand out.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The classic keyboard-and-mouse setup has long been a staple choice for PC gaming.
    — Matt Ng, Popular Mechanics, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Yes, general clothing and shoes are nice, but a statement or staple bag is a must-have in my book.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • The mainland lurched through a summer of triple-digit heat, flooding and drought that killed dozens and hurt harvests of staple crops.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2023
  • This brings me to a staple dish in the Black community: macaroni and cheese.
    — Ellen McGirt, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Everybody, a staple brand in the city, partnered with the festival for the Afro Nation Vs.
    — Rachael Thomas, Essence, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Clearly, not all witches need to wear all-black or a pointy hat; in fact, the staple piece in the Scarlet Witch's costume is a leather jacket.
    — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022
  • Each year since, tang yuan has been the staple dish of Yuan Xiao’s eponymous festival.
    — Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
  • There’s a reason why Target is a staple store for most of us, and this wreath is the perfect example of it: value.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • In addition to staple white, the Shu-Shi Sarong comes in 21 colors, including red, pink, coral, and turquoise.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • View full post on Instagram LBDs are a classic and staple piece in most women's wardrobes.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 12 May 2023
  • Try to aim for a mix of staple items that'll stretch throughout the seasons and some bolder statement looks that'll function as the hero pieces of your summer 2023 wardrobe.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 Mar. 2023
  • At Amazon this month, several of those staple pieces of clothing are on sale.
    — Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, there are more than 40 colors and patterns available, so this might be the perfect time to stock up on this staple piece while saving big.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Still looking for staple pieces to complete your summer wardrobe?
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022
  • Everyone needs a staple black top for their wardrobe and this Turtleneck Bodysuit is a non-negotiable for the winter season.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023

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