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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
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
Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The bedrock beneath the ice might also be a key player.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Adjective
Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The bedrock beneath the ice might also be a key player.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedrock
Noun
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Michelle encourages people to not just wear the color pink or purchase products at the register, but to ensure the foundations and organizations receiving your money actually use it to support breast cancer research.—
Ariel Nagi,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Behind the rig count is a months-long trend of weak oil prices, the lowest since the depths of COVID.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, the lake exploded, killing the Bamessi, whose bodies sank to the depths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Tony Award-winning design team includes scenic designer Derek McLane, costume designer Ayako Maeda, lighting designer Bradley King, sound designer Kai Harada and projection designer Peter Nigrini.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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For its part, Pontera says its technology is sound, and that the behemoth investment firm is trying to keep out third parties in order to sell its own advisory services to captive clients.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And unlike pricier Dyson or Shark models, this lightweight powerhouse covers all the same bases for $150—now 25% off ahead of Black Friday.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two-way star Shohei Ohtani's 12 total bases in Monday's Game 3 are a franchise World Series record.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the plush option that just comes with down clusters, the mid-plush and firm densities are down cluster and feather pillows.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Staged to Sell worked on more than a hundred and thirty properties around the city; aesthetic sense is nothing without a firm grasp of logistics.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The fire caused extensive damage throughout the church, which has long served as a cornerstone of the community, Jennings said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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That philosophy is the cornerstone of Maddalena's programs, which prioritize clarity, presence, and energy.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The tale she’s lived to tell emerges, for all its crotchety complaints, from a place of unerring loyalty.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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