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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
Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Burying the systems in bedrock creates natural shielding, offers protection against external threats, and reduces the surface footprint.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 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
Xi Jinping emphasized economic partnership as the bedrock of India-China relations.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Burying the systems in bedrock creates natural shielding, offers protection against external threats, and reduces the surface footprint.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
Noun
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With stars like Derek Jeter, Gerrit Cole, and many others involved, the gala raised more than $375,000 in support of the foundation’s mission.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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While some uncertainty existed about whether Hendrix intended to make his record a double or triple-disc collection, seventeen songs were issued on a single CD to lay the foundation for Experience Hendrix’s catalog refurbishment.—
Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Currently, Teddy Bridgewater is on the depth chart as Mayfield's backup if Mayfield can't play on Sunday.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result is a getaway that balances small-town charm with cultural depth.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Having sat with Jones in their home studio, Ronson understood the language of digital sound meters, tape machines and knobs and faders, as well as the importance of reading the room.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the start of 2025, Wymara Resort + Villas in the Turks and Caicos also launched a new daily wellness schedule that presents guests with unlimited complimentary classes, including sunset yoga, sound bath meditation, HIIT workouts and mat pilates.—
Jillian Dara,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case by case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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This creates a better environment for fuller, stronger hair to grow—something our testers began to notice after lathering up with it on a regular basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tom is a firm believer that comedy is sometimes the best medium to deliver complex messages about family dynamics that are often messy.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Use a sharp knife to cut individual sprouts off the stalk when the tight little heads, like mini cabbages, feel firm and are 1 to 2 inches in diameter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With superstar Luka Doncic locked down to a contract extension, the main objective for the front office is to surround their new franchise cornerstone with as many talented individuals as possible.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Real Estate Investments Real estate has always been a cornerstone of an investment portfolio.—
Justin Donald,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Red Rocketeers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss against King Phillip, but the opponent was strong.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sgarbossa cited strong consumer response, with more than half of accessory sales credited to the new lines.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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As always, Reichardt’s impeccable craft is front and center: the film’s naturalism and remarkable period detail creating a portrait of unerring authenticity and psychological mystery.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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