foundation stone
noun
1
: a stone in the foundation of a building
especially
: such a stone laid with public ceremony compare cornerstone
2
: basis, groundwork
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In a very real sense, Willie Mays’ career was one of the foundation stones that would ultimately allow someone like me to even consider running for President of the United States.
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
Based on the Ile de la Cite, a small island in the Seine River, the cathedral's foundation stone was laid by Pope Alexander III.
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2019
Construction is estimated at almost $30 million and the foundation stone was laid in 2018.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
This is a piece of MB&F history and will be seen as a foundation stone by collectors and enthusiasts.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
Based on the Ile de la Cite, a small island in the Seine River, the cathedral's foundation stone was laid by Pope Alexander III.
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2019
Construction is estimated at almost $30 million and the foundation stone was laid in 2018.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
This is a piece of MB&F history and will be seen as a foundation stone by collectors and enthusiasts.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for foundation stone
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“Foundation stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foundation%20stone. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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