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
For years, Volpe, just 25, has been considered a possible franchise cornerstone, but his play hasn’t matched that hope.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lilacs are a cornerstone of spring, providing a familiar and reassuring sight to ground us when our own lives become unrecognizable.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The Sustainable Ihram Initiative is the cornerstone of this vision.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
May 1, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long been a cornerstone for the progressive labor movement.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lilacs are a cornerstone of spring, providing a familiar and reassuring sight to ground us when our own lives become unrecognizable.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The Sustainable Ihram Initiative is the cornerstone of this vision.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
May 1, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long been a cornerstone for the progressive labor movement.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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Oakland County township supervisor Chris Barnett said Tuesday that restaurants are starting to get permission to re-open, although local officials ask that food service be on carry-out rather than dine-in basis for now.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Home prices have risen on an annual basis for 34 months in a row.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Some houses have the building drain exiting the house up high on a foundation wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Think of it this way, communication is going to be the bedrock of any relationship.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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This is the bedrock of psychological safety.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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