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
From supporting overall wellness to preventing nutrient deficiencies, taking supplements is a cornerstone in many people’s health routines.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Democrats had made extending Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year the cornerstone of their negotiations.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump has repeatedly accused news organizations of bias and misleading coverage, and his recent lawsuits against American media have become a cornerstone of his strategy to undermine public confidence in mainstream reporting.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Philanthropy is a cornerstone of their work.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Democrats had made extending Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year the cornerstone of their negotiations.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump has repeatedly accused news organizations of bias and misleading coverage, and his recent lawsuits against American media have become a cornerstone of his strategy to undermine public confidence in mainstream reporting.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Philanthropy is a cornerstone of their work.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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With the 240v power most EV owners use on a daily basis at home or work, 0%-100% takes about 11 hours.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Developed with technical support from Quantis, the questionnaire is available to all fashion brands on an optional and non-exclusive basis.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Disney’s portfolio of intellectual property has been the bedrock of its theme parks since the very first location opened its doors, and that’s translated to its cruise line as well.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Germany and France fought centuries of bloody wars before becoming the bedrock of the European Union.—
Jon Medved,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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