How to Use staple in a Sentence

staple

1 of 3 noun

• 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 | [e-mail], 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

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024