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2
: something that resembles a backbone: such as
a
: a chief mountain ridge, range, or system
b
: the foundation or most substantial or sturdiest part of something
c
: the longest chain of atoms or groups of atoms in a usually long molecule (such as a polymer or protein)
d
: the primary high-speed hardware and transmission lines of a telecommunications network (such as the Internet)
Synonyms
Example Sentences
She is the backbone of the family. He showed some backbone by refusing to compromise his values.
Recent Examples on the Web The backbone of the redesign is a handsome cool-color palette—think soft whites and grays—that contrasts nicely with pops of color, ranging from maroon to pink. 
Dana Givens, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 The backbone of her sweat sessions is the Gaiam Essentials mat. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 6 July 2022 Mayor Adams has made refilling the city’s empty office buildings a key part of his pandemic recovery plan, aiming for a return to 2019, with full office buildings forming the backbone of the city’s economy. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 May 2022 Baltimore is one of several Amtrak stations in the Northeast Corridor — the backbone of the nation’s passenger rail infrastructure — that is in line for a major overhaul. Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2022 Star Trek, of course, has been a backbone of the company’s streaming strategy. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022 The idea of platform-based, cooperative approaches can be applied to the manufacturing sector, particularly to German SMEs – the backbone of the country’s economy. Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 And, make no mistake, in a country where housing is unaffordable everywhere for the average woman and there is no universal free childcare, reproductive autonomy is the backbone of women’s economic liberation. Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 18 June 2021 Community colleges are the backbone of the nation’s workforce. Matt Krupnick, USA Today, 3 June 2021 See More
Dana Givens, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 The backbone of her sweat sessions is the Gaiam Essentials mat. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 6 July 2022 Mayor Adams has made refilling the city’s empty office buildings a key part of his pandemic recovery plan, aiming for a return to 2019, with full office buildings forming the backbone of the city’s economy. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 May 2022 Baltimore is one of several Amtrak stations in the Northeast Corridor — the backbone of the nation’s passenger rail infrastructure — that is in line for a major overhaul. Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2022 Star Trek, of course, has been a backbone of the company’s streaming strategy. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022 The idea of platform-based, cooperative approaches can be applied to the manufacturing sector, particularly to German SMEs – the backbone of the country’s economy. Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 And, make no mistake, in a country where housing is unaffordable everywhere for the average woman and there is no universal free childcare, reproductive autonomy is the backbone of women’s economic liberation. Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 18 June 2021 Community colleges are the backbone of the nation’s workforce. Matt Krupnick, USA Today, 3 June 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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