as in primary
coming before all others in importance
this is the main point of the study—everything else is secondary
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as in power
muscular strength
all their might and main could not budge the stalled car
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as in continent
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
islanders periodically traveled back to the main for supplies
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as in core
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the main of the tree is still healthy
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Recent Examples of main
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The film will compete for CPH:DOX’s main prize the €10,000 ($10,700) DOX:Award, to be handed out March 28.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Dig in: The menu, styled as a vinyl record jacket, features classic and bespoke cocktails in the $15 range, plus a handful of tantalizing appetizers and mains.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In the legacy semiconductor businesses, revenue fell 9% sequentially to $4.1 billion due to the seasonal decline in wireless, whose main customer is Club name Apple.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
The film will compete for CPH:DOX’s main prize the €10,000 ($10,700) DOX:Award, to be handed out March 28.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Accessories bundled with the Edge 21 include an HDMI cable, USB-C cable, plus a power adapter with a cloverleaf mains lead.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Dig in: The menu, styled as a vinyl record jacket, features classic and bespoke cocktails in the $15 range, plus a handful of tantalizing appetizers and mains.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for main
Adjective
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Originally built in 2004, the unit’s most prize-worthy feature was undoubtedly the enormous walk-in closet in the primary suite.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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The primary suite comes with a large walk-in closet.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That power is vested in prosecutors as executive branch officials.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her lung power seems surprisingly undiminished, and the same goes for her sense of pitch.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Born in Seoul and now based in New York, Park’s career spans two continents, and over a decade of experience at some of the world’s most influential fashion houses including Yohji Yamamoto and Calvin Klein 205W39NYC under Raf Simons.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This flightless creature, just 0.2 inches long, has eked out an existence in one of the world’s most unforgiving climates for some 30 million years, since its home continent split off from South America.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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Seeing the body disturbs Mickey to her core, and sets her on a path to find Kacey.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hold this position for five deep breaths, maintaining core and glute engagement.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s how Stein went from making muffin mixes in her New York apartment’s kitchen to building one of the country’s predominant granola brands.—
Ryan Johnston,Zachary Green,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The predominant tone in the conspiracy films of the 1970s is futility.—
Chris Vognar,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Why protein is so important Most people have already internalized the importance of a protein-rich diet: Protein supports the body in building and repairing muscles, skin, and organs and helps in the production of enzymes and hormones that control our metabolism and immune system.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Protein serves as the building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zhuang, a senior who studied art, was originally from mainland China and was living in California on a student visa.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pedantic pigeonholing of body style will probably take a back seat to discussion of the front grille, though.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the aftermath, with their bodies teetering on the edge of destruction, Ne Zha embarks on a quest to obtain an elixir to restore Ao Bing’s body, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy in the process.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Main.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/main. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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