as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
regards individual freedom and democracy as the warp and woof of any civilized society
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Recent Examples of warp and woof
The rise and fall of nations is the warp and woof of international relations.
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Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
But it’s part of the warp and woof of Dallas’ history.
—Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2022
Structure and process are the warp and woof of a successful business.
—Mark Sirkin, Forbes, 11 July 2022
Those years are sprinkled into the warp and woof of every life phase, from longer childhoods, to ‘emerging adulthoods’ to the quickly-multiplying phases of active adulthood and emerging elderhood.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
Pat Tyler’s homespun frocks, as well as smart suits for the city slickers of Asheville, mesh beautifully with the warp and woof of the people of bluegrass country.
—Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2019
All that was needed was the warp and woof of speaker dresses, rather than the big loudspeakers on stage, which suddenly seemed so 20th century.
—Mark Swed, latimes.com, 18 Apr. 2018
Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
But it’s part of the warp and woof of Dallas’ history.
—Dallas News, 22 Apr. 2022
Structure and process are the warp and woof of a successful business.
—Mark Sirkin, Forbes, 11 July 2022
Those years are sprinkled into the warp and woof of every life phase, from longer childhoods, to ‘emerging adulthoods’ to the quickly-multiplying phases of active adulthood and emerging elderhood.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
Pat Tyler’s homespun frocks, as well as smart suits for the city slickers of Asheville, mesh beautifully with the warp and woof of the people of bluegrass country.
—Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2019
All that was needed was the warp and woof of speaker dresses, rather than the big loudspeakers on stage, which suddenly seemed so 20th century.
—Mark Swed, latimes.com, 18 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp and woof
Noun
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Losses per share widened to 64 cents on a diluted basis, from 3 cents in the year-earlier quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Over the past month, benefit events have been held in support of Los Angeles on what seems like a near-weekly basis.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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Don't 'drive a wedge' in your current relationship Talking it out means a relationship must sit on a solid foundation of trust.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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A lot of them already have their own programs — Lady Gaga’s active in the mental health space, Shania has her foundation, Jewel has an amazing program.—
Leena Tailor,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trade Liberalization: Opening Argentina’s economy to global markets is a cornerstone of the reform package, signaling a departure from the protectionist policies of the past.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Family has long been a cornerstone of the business.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Consumer spending is the bedrock of the U.S. economy, contributing almost 70% of GDP, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Sams, another right-footed center back, was then the defensive bedrock of Orlando’s title-winning season.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Warp and woof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp%20and%20woof. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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