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
Audemard’s Caracas apartment building was constructed into bedrock, reinforcing it. — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 The challenge, therefore, is not merely to identify the organization’s bedrock. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
  1. foundation
  2. depth
  3. sound
  4. basis
  5. firm
  6. cornerstone
  7. strong
  8. unerring
Noun
  • Set the scene Kōloa’s deep connection to sugarcane is at the foundation of how guests experience the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cate Hall is the CEO of Astera Institute, a private foundation that supports high-leverage science and technology projects.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • But the versatility and depth of the Dodgers’ system is part of what made a deal feel almost inevitable as the deadline neared.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Dig a hole three times the size of the seedling’s pot but exactly the same depth as the pot.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of depth
Adjective
  • Amenities and experiences Daily on-site wellness programming includes yoga practices, sound baths, and fitness classes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • City officials and neighbors assert that the constant stream of vehicles at the charging stations create light and sound pollution and cause undue traffic congestion on the streets and nearby alleys, creating a collective bother and disruption.
    — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sound
Noun
  • Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Adjective
  • Cut the flowers in the early morning or in the evening when their stems are firm and hydrated.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Clark has more to lose by taking a firm position than almost anyone in sports.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • The Studio Behind The Technology Annapurna Studios (not to be confused with the Megan Ellison-founded Annapurna Pictures in Hollywood) has been a cornerstone of Indian cinema for half a century.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Summers has been one of the cornerstones of the X-Men comics, first appearing in a 1963 The X-Men from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cornerstone
Adjective
  • Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 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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