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
Indeed, campaign finance regulation is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
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John J. Martin,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
This inspired a key cornerstone of the Prince of Wales’s royal work.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Critical thinking, a Jesuit cornerstone, is the hub of Loyola’s schooling for its 1,000 students, from grade 6 and up.
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Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Matthew Knies would likely be the cornerstone of a return package.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cornerstone
John J. Martin,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
This inspired a key cornerstone of the Prince of Wales’s royal work.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Critical thinking, a Jesuit cornerstone, is the hub of Loyola’s schooling for its 1,000 students, from grade 6 and up.
—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Matthew Knies would likely be the cornerstone of a return package.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cornerstone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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When reunited in New York, that existing chemistry became the cultural bedrock of the entire locker room.
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Customer trust is the bedrock of any successful business, preventing churn and ensuring longevity.
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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