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Another word for mainstay
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• noun (Context 1)
A person, thing, or principle on which something is based or heavily depends; a chief support.
Usage Example
"Agriculture has been the backbone of the country's economy for centuries."
Strongest
backbone
pillar
Strong
anchor
foundation
cornerstone
prop
• noun (Context 2)
The principal stay or rope extending from the maintop to the foot of the foremast, serving to support the mainmast.
Usage Example
"During the violent squall, the crew scrambled to reinforce the stay to prevent the mast from snapping."
Strong
stay
Weak
rigging
rope
Opposites of mainstay
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weakness
liability
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mainstay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mainstay