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
For years, Volpe, just 25, has been considered a possible franchise cornerstone, but his play hasn’t matched that hope.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lilacs are a cornerstone of spring, providing a familiar and reassuring sight to ground us when our own lives become unrecognizable.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The Sustainable Ihram Initiative is the cornerstone of this vision.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
May 1, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long been a cornerstone for the progressive labor movement.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lilacs are a cornerstone of spring, providing a familiar and reassuring sight to ground us when our own lives become unrecognizable.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The Sustainable Ihram Initiative is the cornerstone of this vision.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
May 1, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long been a cornerstone for the progressive labor movement.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
Noun
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Littell loaded the bases with one out in the fourth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rambus reported a first-quarter operating margin of 42%, on an adjusted basis, which was lower than the 46% reported in the year-ago period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When your foundation feels steady, everything else begins to move forward with more ease.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Life forms of increasing complexity filled the seas, providing the evolutionary foundations for nearly every phylum alive today.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The democratic tradition in America of the president being a civilian remains a bedrock principle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Synthetic ceramics have become the bedrock of modern life, and they are now found in everything from hip replacements to cell phone casings.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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