BEDROCK Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbed-ˈräk

Definition of bedrock

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

These are fine principles, the bedrock of any decent society. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 And water district officials believed that the dam was anchored in bedrock. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 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

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Noun

Historical background The complexities of Pennsylvania’s system of municipalities go back to its foundation as a colony in the 17th century.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
The organization is funded through Howard County government, state and federal grants, private foundations, and contributions from individuals, community groups, the faith community and local businesses.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

Monogram Dune was inspired by the shifting beauty of a desert landscape, where light continuously transforms color and depth.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
In the meantime, Venus in Libra will meet with Pluto retrograde in a harmonious alignment, adding depth, magnetism and a bit of psychological intrigue to the energetic atmosphere.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of depth

Adjective

But a sound critic interprets celebrities as exemplary, not singular.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
McCaleb and co-editors Skip Macdonald and Joey Liew, along with Golubić, continued to build sequences from scratch, allowing silence, dialogue, sound design or music to occur naturally depending on the needs of each scene.

— Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

Despite his failures to win the big games, Franklin won at a level plenty of schools and fan bases would welcome.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
In an attempt to combat the limited water supply, the Puerto Rican government is turning off residents’ access to the necessity on a rotating 48-hour basis.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of basis

Adjective

The firm partners with leading enterprises to activate their history — through brand heritage, storytelling, and institutional knowledge — as a driver of performance, resilience, and long-term value.

— Jason Dressel, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Although the findings are encouraging, Yale University clinical psychologist Brian Kiluk, who wasn’t involved in the study, says the sample size is too small to draw any firm conclusions about psilocybin’s effectiveness.

— Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

Noun

Take a left on the president of the Confederacy who made the torture of Black bodies the cornerstone of his new nation.

— Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
Both candidates see modernizing the office’s systems and expanding access to the public as cornerstones of their campaigns.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

Adjective

Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said August and September are expected to be the most critical months as dry vegetation and strong winds create favorable conditions for fires to spread rapidly.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
For someone who is dogmatic, or has a strong commitment to evangelism, this may not be satisfactory.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
While there is undeniable star power, and an unerring ability to get the job done, England will have opportunities to make a mark of their own.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of unerring

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