as in anchors
something or someone to which one looks for support
our old standby in times of trouble
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Recent Examples of standbys
Old standbys have been reborn, too.
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Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
While the appetite for $500-per-person omakase may be cooling slightly, Indian and Levantine spots are as in-demand as the city’s classic steakhouses and French and Italian standbys.
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Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
At last month’s Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim — one of the world’s largest food trade shows — old standbys finding fresh roles and unexpected places to shine was the buzz.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
Spring’s touring theater productions are a mix of old standbys and new shows.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
Prep school standbys were seen across the runways for spring 2026, and are now trickling into transitional outerwear looks, with the help of a major wardrobe hero piece.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
Readers chose plenty of old standbys, but a few impressive upstarts are also on the hot list.
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Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
This striking crimson suit is one of the princess’s standbys for significant events.
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
To make the look seasonally apropos, put thought into color, pattern, and material; designs that incorporate warm-weather standbys like pastels, florals, and chiffon are always good ideas.
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Alison Syrett Cleary,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
While the appetite for $500-per-person omakase may be cooling slightly, Indian and Levantine spots are as in-demand as the city’s classic steakhouses and French and Italian standbys.
—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
At last month’s Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim — one of the world’s largest food trade shows — old standbys finding fresh roles and unexpected places to shine was the buzz.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
Spring’s touring theater productions are a mix of old standbys and new shows.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
Prep school standbys were seen across the runways for spring 2026, and are now trickling into transitional outerwear looks, with the help of a major wardrobe hero piece.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
Readers chose plenty of old standbys, but a few impressive upstarts are also on the hot list.
—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
This striking crimson suit is one of the princess’s standbys for significant events.
—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
To make the look seasonally apropos, put thought into color, pattern, and material; designs that incorporate warm-weather standbys like pastels, florals, and chiffon are always good ideas.
—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standbys
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Ball and Bridges were also two of the best four players the Hornets had last season (along with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel who are staying and will be among the anchors of the 2026-27 team).
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On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
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Despite his strong debut, Kuroda-Grauer said he was focused on the A’s success after Monday’s loss dropped them to 40-44, still outside the playoff picture with multiple mainstays injured.
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Newer spaces like Salted Melon, The Craic and Laurel Park offer fresh takes with a relaxed feel and fun patio spaces, while mainstays like Rhino Market and Arthur’s fill up with longtime fans.
Noun
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Look under rocks for macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones, like stoneflies).
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Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services.
Noun
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Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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