bedrock 1 of 2

noun

ˈbed-ˈräk How to pronounce bedrock (audio)
Definition of bedrocknext
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as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests my religious faith is the bedrock of my life

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as in depth
the lowest point or level knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies

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bedrock

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adjective

as in sound

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Recent Examples of bedrock
Noun
Just 10 years ago, those two southern states formed the bedrock of Republicans’ Senate majorities. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026 These mysterious features are a bunch of broad, shallow pits scattered across the Martian bedrock. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Never mind that for decades, muscular international aid was a bedrock Republican idea. — Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 The statements, experts said, are likely to have a harmful effect on the nation's confidence in bedrock American principles. — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 1 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for bedrock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
  1. foundation
  2. depth
  3. sound
  4. basis
  5. firm
  6. cornerstone
  7. strong
  8. unerring
Noun
  • Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • The Lakers have wing depth, but could bolster their center options beyond Kessler and backup Kevon Looney, and are unsettled at power forward.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Chiefs’ cornerback depth was immediately tested with an injury to top draft pick Mansoor Delane, and that led to L’Jarius Sneed having a rough Week 2 in the secondary.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of depth
Adjective
  • The film’s soundscape, created with sound artist and musician Scott Gailey, adds another key sensory layer.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The ensemble integrates electronics, acoustic instruments, voice and images to produce new music by the award-winning composer and sound artist.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sound
Noun
  • And, Ribera says, the framework may eventually serve as the basis for more prescriptive future regulation.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The region’s long investment in coal and steel became a trap once the economic basis for those industries weakened.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of basis
Adjective
  • These Physix Gear Sport socks have a firm, medical-grade rating of 20 to 30 mmHg.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • His no-fuss, family-run restaurant (a firm local favourite) has occupied two bright rooms near the bustling Pignasecca market since 1938.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • But the long-running political struggle over the cornerstone law continues apace, with both sides now turning their full attention from the Capitol to the voters.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cornerstone
Adjective
  • Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo, making opinions stronger, reactions quicker, and certain conversations easier to escalate than intended.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Fire officials had also failed to take advantage of satellite imagery after strong winds grounded their typical eyes in the sky, aircraft.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of strong
Adjective
  • Voiced by Tom Kenny, SpongeBob’s unerring positivity and childlike glee immediately captured our hearts and minds, so much so that the show has continued for more than 25 years.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Llorente’s unerring finish took him to his fifth goal at Anfield, also the name of his pet dog due to his incredible record on the red half of Merseyside.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of unerring

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