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
Trump would be wise to build his foreign policy on the enduring cornerstone of U.S. leadership: hard power.
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Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Two days before the 1960 season opener, Lane dealt the cornerstone of his club’s lineup to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn in a swap of the reigning home run champion for the reigning batting title winner.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Saturday's explosion was just the latest in a season of flashbulb moments for the young franchise cornerstone, who's morphing into a superstar before our eyes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United side built by Ferguson.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Two days before the 1960 season opener, Lane dealt the cornerstone of his club’s lineup to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn in a swap of the reigning home run champion for the reigning batting title winner.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Saturday's explosion was just the latest in a season of flashbulb moments for the young franchise cornerstone, who's morphing into a superstar before our eyes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United side built by Ferguson.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Food prices also rose last month, with groceries increasing 0.5% on a month-over-month basis, the BLS said.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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From the decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement to delivering the most transformative investment in clean energy in American history, Biden laid the foundation for a cleaner, safer future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your contributions to preserve moral bedrocks are evident in initiatives like Kathryn Jean Lopez’s webinar discussing the film Sound of Hope, which tells the inspiring story of a Texas church ensuring no child in their community was left without care.Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Co-Elevation: The New Social Contract Co-elevation is the bedrock principle on which teamship is stands.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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