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as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
my religious faith is the bedrock of my life
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies
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Recent Examples of bedrock
Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
The conservative Supreme Court on Friday delayed ruling on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, the bedrock principle that anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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Noun
The violence suffered by Floyd and so many thousands of other people is horrifying to anyone with a conscience, and arguments for ending this injustice hook directly into bedrock American ideas about liberty and equality.
—Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
Adjective
In addition to its high salt content, the lake is rich in iron, thanks to the glaciers that raked the bedrock below the lake.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
The conservative Supreme Court on Friday delayed ruling on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, the bedrock principle that anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
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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 Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But much to the delight of driving enthusiasts who still crave the performance, sound, and raw power of a supercharged V8 engine, the company has reversed directions and announced that the V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX is set for a triumphant return for the 2026 model year.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In the meantime, Luna can offer sound advice to her mom.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The 2024 hurricane season also included devastating storms Beryl, Milton and John, whose names along with Helene, have been retired out of the World Meteorological Organization's rotating alphabetical basis of hurricane names due to their severity.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The brand said that the multi-directional movement of tennis — especially lateral movement — is very different from the heel strike and forefoot toe-spring that form the basis of the design approach for most running shoes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Riyadh has been firm that this cannot happen without an irreversible path to a Palestinian state.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit states that Ryan McKeen was the chief executive officer of CTF, serving as the face of the firm and developing strategies for marketing, brand development and client relationships.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Fostering community is a cornerstone of H&M’s diversity and inclusion mission.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Offering an inclusive and expansive product range is a cornerstone of K-Beauty World.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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The numbers look sensational — his frightening physical profile and an unerring ability to thump a football immensely satisfying on the eye — but there are still burning questions.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Incidentally, a good lead dog has an almost unerring sense of direction.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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