Definition of CORNERSTONE

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Officials held a ceremony to lay the cornerstone for a new library. Trust is the cornerstone of their relationship.

Recent Examples on the Web A century after its cornerstone had been laid, the building remained unfinished. — BostonGlobe.com, "Rev. James Parks Morton, who expanded a cathedral’s identity, dies at 89," 8 Jan. 2020 Even a century after its cornerstone had been laid, the building was unfinished. — New York Times, "James Parks Morton, Dean Who Brought a Cathedral to Life, Dies at 89," 7 Jan. 2020 Originally launched in 1969, the style is a cornerstone of the Adidas Originals brand. — Maiya Carmichael, Essence, "Prada Debuts Limited Edition Adidas Drop," 26 Nov. 2019 For many adults — especially those who are older, those with other significant medical conditions, or those who are pregnant — vaccination should be a cornerstone of preventive health care. — Sangini S. Sheth, STAT, "Adult vaccination saves lives. Why do so few adults get vaccinated?," 15 Nov. 2019 Captive elephants—some 3,800 of them—are a cornerstone of Thailand’s tourism industry. — Kirsten Luce, National Geographic, "In this Thai village, life revolves around 300 captive elephants," 29 Oct. 2019 However, Gase now has the chance to mold Darnold, whom the Jets are hoping will be their cornerstone for at least the next decade. — Si Wire, SI.com, "Bills vs. Jets Live Stream, TV Channel: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online," 8 Sep. 2019 The Chinese plant represents a cornerstone of Chief Executive Officer Musk’s plans to make Tesla a truly global carmaker. — Fortune, "Tesla Just Delivered Its First China-Built Cars in Shanghai," 30 Dec. 2019 Marrone also wasn’t pleased that Coughlin dealt Ramsey, a mercurial-but-talented player who was supposed to be a cornerstone of the franchise, to the Los Angeles Rams earlier this year after multiple flareups between the player and the VP. — Mark Long, The Denver Post, "Jaguars fire Tom Coughlin amid 3rd season, following NFLPA shot," 18 Dec. 2019

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“Cornerstone.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerstone. Accessed 28 January 2020.