Thesaurus results for CORNERSTONE

cornerstone

noun

ˈkȯr-nər-ˌstōn

Definition of cornerstone

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 Giving Washington a makeover, from the Kennedy Center to the triumphal arch, has been a cornerstone of his second term in office. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Accountability is certainly a cornerstone of democracy, but there’s no question this recall referendum effort has brought its share of drama, social media sparring and ill will to a community that has plenty of other things to contend with. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 The Titans, on the other hand, are 1-6 and have traded away one of their franchise cornerstones. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Qualified caregivers are the cornerstone of high-quality childcare. — Caitlyn Collins, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornerstone

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Specifically, the scientists found that a receptor protein in the ventromedial hypothalamus may form the basis for the foxes’ social behavior.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
Plus, that can impact how the whole institution is run on a day-to-day basis, as Congress has the power to shake up the Smithsonian’s board of regents.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of basis

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Fourier’s experience with humanoid robots provided a foundation for the project.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
As the initiative develops, these criteria could provide a foundation for future discussions about common benchmarks or guidelines, ideally involving stakeholders from across the industry.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of foundation

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And though the former now shares space with the vast and hypercapricious cycles of social media, the local newspaper is still the bedrock those who built this town lean upon, longtime operators say.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, investors are also trying to discern what key election results could mean for the outlook for data centers, which are the bedrock of the AI trade that has buoyed US markets.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

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