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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
Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The waste will first be sealed inside corrosion-resistant copper canisters before being lowered into disposal holes drilled directly into the bedrock.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 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 bedrock of the community is the place to sip frozen pina coladas and kick back.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The waste will first be sealed inside corrosion-resistant copper canisters before being lowered into disposal holes drilled directly into the bedrock.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 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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Especially Melanie, who was crying her foundation off before the vote was even announced.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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Regular caffeine consumption changes the way your brain responds to it, and that’s the foundation of tolerance.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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According to the editors, both of these books embody the company’s ethos by modeling formal ambition, emotional depth, and a willingness to engage difficult questions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Jimmy Horn, who has been working with the depth units, had the offensive play of the afternoon.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Woods grew up in Oak Park and Calabasas, California, the daughter of sound engineer John Woods and entrepreneur Elizabeth Woods.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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There’s also Jordie (Joseph Chiu), Sam’s best friend, who has some sound perspectives on relationships and dreams.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97-mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Omnisend has historically offered salary increases on a quarterly basis, so this cadence isn’t new.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Shoppers say the pillow is big, firm, and makes a lovely addition to sectionals, armchairs, couches, and other living room furniture.—
Michelle Baricevic,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The firm Cozen O’Connor is representing RCL.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The unrest is fueling fraught debates over immigration, online far-right agitation and even Northern Ireland’s open border with the Republic — a cornerstone of the peace process.—
Peter Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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By the moment, midway through the show, when one hockey player tells another that safety is a cornerstone of female desire, my eyes were rolling around in my head with cynical abandon.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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But despite a strong sporting heritage, Panama struggled to translate their success to the football pitch.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Most other Sacramento-area incumbents cruised to strong leads in their legislative races.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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England, with only six survivors from its Rugby World Cup champion team last September, ultimately cruised to the six-try victory enhanced by Zoe Harrison's unerring right boot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 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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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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