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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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Recent Examples of bedrock
Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Take a second to learn about the sea otters that can be seen along the state's coastline or the ocean's kelp forests, a bedrock to eco-diversity in the Pacific Ocean.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Noun
This was the bedrock of Mercedes’ streak of championships, as its MGU-H was initially much better than the system used by its rivals.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Take a second to learn about the sea otters that can be seen along the state's coastline or the ocean's kelp forests, a bedrock to eco-diversity in the Pacific Ocean.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The violence suffered by Floyd and so many thousands of other people is horrifying to anyone with a conscience, and arguments for ending this injustice hook directly into bedrock American ideas about liberty and equality.
—Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 June 2021
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
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Jean’s designs produced by the Vitalini sportswear company, founded by former Alpine ski champion Pietro Vitalini, embed visuals that nod to the foundation of the Haitian Republic set against a botanical camouflage, drawn from the work of renowned Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The medium-coverage foundation evened out my skin tone and covered a prominent birthmark, all while maintaining a luminous, skin-like finish.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Boston Celtics are adding some frontline depth for the playoff run, agreeing Tuesday to acquire former Orlando Magic guard Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls for former Edgewater standout guard Anfernee Simons, a person with knowledge of the pending trade said.—
Tim Reynolds,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sound bath scene, which was once seen as obscure, has since blossomed.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sheriff Chris Nanos of Arizona’s Pima County said during a Monday news conference that Nancy Guthrie is of great sound mind but has mobility issues and is in urgent need of daily medications.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Drummond’s office said the state’s outside attorneys are working on a contingency basis, so no fees will be paid unless the state recovers something through a judgment or settlement.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
3 Feb. 2026
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Surely there’s some way to pit these guys against each other, to stoke the fan bases, to brew a rivalry for the ages.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the February deadline may not be a firm one, the government will need a deal in hand well before expiration day so the Arizona Legislature and possibly Congress have time to ratify the details.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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But there are several factors in play, with nothing firm to report until Panarin says so.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company now positions ULTRA Turbo as a cornerstone of its layered defense architecture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Destinations such as Dubai Media City and Dubai Design District (d3) collectively serve as the cornerstone of creativity in Dubai and beyond, with their decades-long impact essential to driving the next stage of the cultural and creative industries worldwide.—
Abdulla Belhoul,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The aging expert later developed other biological aging clocks, including models shown in studies to be strong predictors of mortality risk.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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By Monday, any lingering concerns about Warsh or his history of hawkishness had been largely put aside as Wall Street turned its attention to surprisingly strong US manufacturing data.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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So the head golf pro there needs to not only know the game and its rules, but also must have the unerring instincts of an excellent cruise director combined with an air traffic controller.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aaronson’s finishes were unerring and clinical.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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