as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
a concern for basic human rights was the cornerstone of the president's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of cornerstone
The 17,000-square-foot space includes both the church, whose cornerstone was laid in 1895, as well as a 1960s educational building addition.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
Woods is credited with being a cornerstone of Rolling Stone’s editorial operation for more than 20 years.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Donovan earned his lone All-Star appearance this season and is leading the Cardinals at the plate, and has been a cornerstone of their lineup this season.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The 28-year-old Hayes, the son of former big leaguer Charlie Hayes, signed an eight-year deal worth $70 million to be a cornerstone piece for the future.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
Woods is credited with being a cornerstone of Rolling Stone’s editorial operation for more than 20 years.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Donovan earned his lone All-Star appearance this season and is leading the Cardinals at the plate, and has been a cornerstone of their lineup this season.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The 28-year-old Hayes, the son of former big leaguer Charlie Hayes, signed an eight-year deal worth $70 million to be a cornerstone piece for the future.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
Noun
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On an annual basis, headline PPI increased 3.3%, the biggest 12-month move since February and well above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Though calls are still winning out on an absolute basis, puts have been more popular than usual in the options pits.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hardware is the foundation of AI infrastructure, so securing it should be a top priority.—
Yuriy Bulygin,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For a chipmunk that is causing structural damage, such as undermining the foundation of stairs or walkways, rat-sized snap traps baited with peanut butter are effective, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Kanwar Yatra passes through the northern states that form the bedrock of support for Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, which critics accuse of attacking the secular ideals enshrined in India’s constitution.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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