as in cornerstone
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
a sense of history is the keystone to the city's draw as a tourist destination
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Recent Examples of keystone
There's a time-of-flight sensor cooked in that allows for autofocus and auto keystone correction, which should make setup relatively painless.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Because, for all the lure of making dollars by offloading stars, developing a successful team is a keystone—for performance bonuses, the brand, and the commercial opportunities coming with this.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
A number of useful tools have been included to help take the sting out of setup, such as 1.3x zoom, auto vertical keystone plus manual horizontal, vertical lens shift, 8-point corner adjustment, and auto-fit to screen.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
This should be a warning flag for all because data analysis, be that software or hardware-related, is the keystone for most hacking activity.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Because, for all the lure of making dollars by offloading stars, developing a successful team is a keystone—for performance bonuses, the brand, and the commercial opportunities coming with this.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
A number of useful tools have been included to help take the sting out of setup, such as 1.3x zoom, auto vertical keystone plus manual horizontal, vertical lens shift, 8-point corner adjustment, and auto-fit to screen.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
This should be a warning flag for all because data analysis, be that software or hardware-related, is the keystone for most hacking activity.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keystone
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Collaboration, foresight, and ethical practices will be the cornerstones of success in the year ahead.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Health care systems across Europe are a cornerstone of public trust.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are also changes coming to cost basis calculations – which is key for investors as cost basis represents their original investment in the asset.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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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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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“Keystone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keystone. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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