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as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
my religious faith is the bedrock of my life
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies
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Recent Examples of bedrock
Bastiaan Vanacker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Roberts' response hours later suggested the president was defying a bedrock principle of American government by proposing impeachment as an acceptable response to a judicial decision Trump doesn't like.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Noun
This latest attack on free speech by the Trump administration violates a bedrock principle of this republic, namely that the government cannot display favoritism in regulating expression.
—Bastiaan Vanacker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Roberts' response hours later suggested the president was defying a bedrock principle of American government by proposing impeachment as an acceptable response to a judicial decision Trump doesn't like.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The violence suffered by Floyd and so many thousands of other people is horrifying to anyone with a conscience, and arguments for ending this injustice hook directly into bedrock American ideas about liberty and equality.
—Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
Noun
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This set has brushes to apply foundation, contouring and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The new bridge is a 70-foot-long, single-span bridge built on a pile foundation that is anchored into bedrock.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Auburn had 26 points in the paint before halftime, definitively diminishing any depth advantage Florida had in the frontcourt.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Instead of craving the highs, learn to appreciate the quiet depth of a love that grows over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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She is equally known for live performance of sound art and handwritten captioning.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fiduciaries must base their advice on thorough research, sound analysis, and a deep understanding of your unique circumstances, including risk tolerance, financial goals, and time horizon.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Navy attack planes from the Truman and Air Force fighter jets, flying from bases in the Middle East, have conducted strikes against Houthi targets each day since, U.S. and Yemeni officials said.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During the trade war Trump started against China in his firm term, China all but stopped purchasing U.S. soybeans.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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When asked if Trump could reverse course, or if this was perhaps a negotiation tactic, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was firm in his denial.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Oats are the cornerstone of the production, and quality has been a priority for Thompson over the years.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team hopes that the facility will not only be a cornerstone of its neighborhood during the season, but a destination for year-round entertainment.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Of course, social media, with its unerring ability to optimize our feeds for outrage, has only amplified that tendency.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The film’s blistering opening salvo, a frenetic shootout designed to introduce us to Fok’s unerring dedication to old-school law enforcement, sees the camera adopt Fok’s POV for much of the action.—
James Marsh,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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