standby
noun
a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.
standbys
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pluralof standby.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Rock’s commercial struggles in the streaming era may also be spurring fans of the genre toward old standbys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
It’s lighter than some Italian-American standbys, but no less satisfying — the flavor comes forward with every twist of the fork, sharp and indulgent in equal measure, a little citrus perfume in every mouthful.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
Since their mainstream emergence in 2022, A.I. apps have been a point of concern for game workers like visual artists, software engineers, and voice-over standbys.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2024
An additional juror was sworn in as an alternate, and the process of finding five more standbys will continue on Friday.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024
Two of the captain's standbys have been advertised to the world.
From Roughing it De Luxe by John T. McCutcheon
