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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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
This ice dome has formed over thousands of years, as ice that accumulated atop stable bedrock gradually flowed out to the sides.
—New Atlas, 7 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
The blue and white striped patterns are likely due to striations that were put into the ice hundreds of years ago, when the ice was dragged across Antarctic bedrock.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
This ice dome has formed over thousands of years, as ice that accumulated atop stable bedrock gradually flowed out to the sides.
—New Atlas, 7 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
Noun
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The Little Rock School District's suspension of a career education partnership blindsided the Academies of Central Arkansas, according to the leader of the foundation behind the program.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At a depth of close to 50m but clearly visible to divers in the blue Antalyan sea was the ship’s cargo, scattered across the seabed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wagner was deeply involved in the storylines of her character, working closely with the show's creator, Kenneth Johnson, to ensure her character had depth and interesting storylines.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The active noise cancellation cuts through airport chaos, while the sound quality stays crisp and immersive.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Users are left dealing with fatigue, harsh sound profiles, and designs that feel disconnected from creative work.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wakeland will provide a case manager and activities coordinator, with services tailored to individual needs on a voluntary basis.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Infinity scarves were once so popular and stylistically versatile that both Joe Jonas and Rihanna wore them on a semi-regular basis.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The cease-and-desist letter, provided to the Tribune by Nicholson’s campaign, was written by a lawyer from the firm Ford & Britton, where Cook County Board Commissioner Scott Britton is a partner.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Frey says active discussion and debate—a cornerstone of a college education—is a critical activity to enhance creative thinking.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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From Alabama’s white sauce to Georgia’s lemon pepper, the roundup explores how wings have become a culinary cornerstone of the South.—
CharlotteFive staff,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Also at tight end, Jackson Verdugo, who had a strong freshman season, is due back, and FIU signed incoming freshmen Davis Brown and Ayden Passley.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Nicole says Hannah did get better and stronger — strong enough that Hannah's neurologist told her the whole story.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Much of its success lies on the shoulders of Edgerton, who delivers an unerring performance — his best yet.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 Nov. 2025
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The sense of place is unerring, the chamber-piece atmosphere exactingly Bergmanesque.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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