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
Loris Karius and January arrival Edin Dzeko have been cornerstones of this resurgence.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere on the release schedule, longtime label cornerstone Girl Talk (aka Gregg Gilli) is set to return with a new EP featuring underground rappers, while People Like Us will deliver a new full-length album.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Could both be cornerstones for the future to turn this franchise around?
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Scientific research, long a cornerstone of American economic progress, has been increasingly endangered by the White House’s warped priorities.
—Shawn Fain, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere on the release schedule, longtime label cornerstone Girl Talk (aka Gregg Gilli) is set to return with a new EP featuring underground rappers, while People Like Us will deliver a new full-length album.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Could both be cornerstones for the future to turn this franchise around?
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Scientific research, long a cornerstone of American economic progress, has been increasingly endangered by the White House’s warped priorities.
—Shawn Fain, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
Noun
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Littell loaded the bases with one out in the fourth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rambus reported a first-quarter operating margin of 42%, on an adjusted basis, which was lower than the 46% reported in the year-ago period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 4th House of Home and Family, shaking up routines, space, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The foundation focuses on conservation, rehabilitation, breeding and education — basically everything that goes into protecting birds of prey.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The democratic tradition in America of the president being a civilian remains a bedrock principle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Synthetic ceramics have become the bedrock of modern life, and they are now found in everything from hip replacements to cell phone casings.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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