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
Officially designated the state reptile of Georgia in 1989, these fascinating animals are considered a keystone species within their natural habitat thanks to their large burrows, with many Peach State mammals, insects and other reptiles using them for shelter.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The grand total amounts to 82 keystone prompting techniques.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The president has made strict enforcement of immigration laws a keystone of his administration.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
All these years later, Tree Crops is the central text for those engaged in the practice, many of whom see transformative potential in restoring trees to their rightful place as keystones of sustainable agriculture.
—Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The grand total amounts to 82 keystone prompting techniques.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The president has made strict enforcement of immigration laws a keystone of his administration.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
All these years later, Tree Crops is the central text for those engaged in the practice, many of whom see transformative potential in restoring trees to their rightful place as keystones of sustainable agriculture.
—Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keystone
Noun
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The American auto industry is a cornerstone of the economy.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team hopes that the facility will not only be a cornerstone of its neighborhood during the season, but a destination for year-round entertainment.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The potential for building more sophisticated internal AI agents capable of handling multi-step tasks with access to large internal knowledge bases increases.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Michael Busch slugged a home run for a second straight day as five of the eight hits by the Cubs (11-7) went for extra bases.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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This set has brushes to apply foundation, contouring and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grab your favorite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or even use your fingers to rub it in.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The concrete bases of the structure were located at the points where the bedrock is highest, reducing the cost of building the house’s foundations.—
María Noval-Quílez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Keystone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keystone. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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