as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
his book has long been a touchstone for travel writing that aspires to be literature
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Recent Examples of touchstone
But an ingredient initially used by British colonists would become a touchstone for revolutionaries, too.
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 Feb. 2025
The show swiftly became a cultural touchstone, as its dystopian and misogynistic society began to feel eerily prophetic.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
Recording History: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 are a touchstone of American history.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
In just three years, the store has become one of Manhattan’s cultural touchstones and a pillar of Rockefeller Center’s dynamic transformation.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 Feb. 2025
The show swiftly became a cultural touchstone, as its dystopian and misogynistic society began to feel eerily prophetic.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
Recording History: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 are a touchstone of American history.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
In just three years, the store has become one of Manhattan’s cultural touchstones and a pillar of Rockefeller Center’s dynamic transformation.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchstone
Noun
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The criteria are separated into three categories: Administrative Policies, Jewish Life on Campus, and Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Set Clear Expectations and Establish Appropriate Boundaries Be transparent about performance standards, goals, and success metrics.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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My personal benchmark for Disney stage musicals has always been The Lion King.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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The oats grown on the Highclere Castle estate are of such exceptional quality, in fact, that they are used as a benchmark for feeding top thoroughbreds around the world.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Touchstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchstone. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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