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
That had Spoelstra then reflecting on building out previous such relationships with Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, his franchise cornerstones prior to Adebayo and Herro.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Revered across cultures, gold has not only symbolized wealth and power but has also been a cornerstone in the development of global financial systems.
—Gabriel O. Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
India and Japan, two of the United States’ cornerstone partners in the Indo-Pacific, have a deep history of animosity toward Beijing and tend to respond forcefully to Chinese aggression.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Beyond the Gates trailer introduces the first Black daytime soap in 35 years
A charismatic diva is the cornerstone of any successful soap, and Gates has theirs with Dani.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Revered across cultures, gold has not only symbolized wealth and power but has also been a cornerstone in the development of global financial systems.
—Gabriel O. Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
India and Japan, two of the United States’ cornerstone partners in the Indo-Pacific, have a deep history of animosity toward Beijing and tend to respond forcefully to Chinese aggression.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Beyond the Gates trailer introduces the first Black daytime soap in 35 years
A charismatic diva is the cornerstone of any successful soap, and Gates has theirs with Dani.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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The funniest part was that the clause has some basis considering Johnson has been accused of infidelity by other partners, including Rosado.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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The contractors examined the numbers and locations of each persona on a county-by-county basis.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Because not only will this be promoting what’s already here, this will also be a huge beacon for chefs to come to Charlotte and come to the surrounding area and open up restaurants here versus somewhere else and take advantage of a foundation that doesn’t exist anywhere else.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is an underlying fear that the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the first between an Arab country and the Jewish state – and which has become a bedrock of regional security – might be facing its greatest threat since it was signed 45 years ago.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Port St. Lucie, Florida See The Botanical Gardens Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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