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
Restaurants and bars to plan a trip around While the historic St. Lawrence Market remains a cornerstone, a new gathering place has emerged at Waterworks Food Hall in King West.
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Despite being large and heavy, the Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a cornerstone lens for those who regularly shoot at wide angles.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Less than a year ago, Atlanta felt on the verge of blowing up its roster and giving up on Trae Young as a cornerstone.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Self-awareness and emotional regulation are cornerstones of leadership effectiveness.
—Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Despite being large and heavy, the Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a cornerstone lens for those who regularly shoot at wide angles.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Less than a year ago, Atlanta felt on the verge of blowing up its roster and giving up on Trae Young as a cornerstone.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Self-awareness and emotional regulation are cornerstones of leadership effectiveness.
—Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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And buyouts mean that towns’ tax bases decrease, bringing in less money to apply to future floods.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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After Chandler Simpson popped out — ending his Rays rookie-record hitting streak at 18 games — Ha-Seong Kim and Yandy Diaz walked, loading the bases and bringing up All-Star Junior Caminero.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The rebuilt lodge sat on the foundation of the former and used many of the original's materials, but was scaled back in its design, removing a second story and observation tower that were part of the original, according to the National Park Service.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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And some Senate Republicans are raising alarm bells about cuts that make up the bedrock of the package.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Terrain and Hydrology The region hardest hit — the Texas Hill Country — is particularly vulnerable to flash flooding due to its rugged terrain and shallow soil: Steep slopes and limestone bedrock cause water to run off quickly instead of soaking into the ground.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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