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
This is the political bedrock of that, and people are just tired of the massive Hindu-Muslim-who-is-to-be-hated sentiment. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Wiener has long championed making housing easier to build, but in San Francisco resisting development is a bedrock cause for those on the city’s left. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 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
  • This allows XPeng to run its physical AI foundation model directly on the robot rather than relying on remote computing or teleoperation for complex tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The documentary is narrated by actor Gary Sinise, whose own direction in life was profoundly affected by the attacks and ultimately inspired the creation of his foundation to support veterans, first responders, and their families.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • Biggest concern Wide receiver The Eagles’ reconfigured wide receiver depth chart was hard to ascertain this summer with DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon missing three weeks of team drills.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The earthquake's epicenter was about 2 miles south-southeast of Compton and occurred at a depth of 8 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of depth
Adjective
  • Their recruits have been classically low-key, but Antonio Silva, effectively Senesi’s replacement in defence, looks like a sound move.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The premise of Zero Trust was always sound, but the cost of not using it has risen dramatically.
    — Michael Flannery, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sound
Noun
  • The charging instrument, known as an information, omits references to the specific acts that the state alleges are the basis for the disruption offense, the attorney, Tiffany Burks, wrote in the motion that was filed on Wednesday.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Perrin recently curated a traveling Renoir exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, the institution that also lent on a long-term basis all four of the paintings that were stolen from the Renoir Museum in southern France.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of basis
Adjective
  • And people want to draw firm conclusions on Underwood’s ability to perform the most difficult, important, rewarding, scrutinized job in American sports.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming Eye Cream is a deeply nourishing, gentle yet effective eye cream formulated to visibly firm, brighten and reduce crow's feet, lines and wrinkles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • In fact, sports fans in general were baffled that Dončić would be teaming up with LeBron James out west, while the Mavericks traded away their franchise cornerstone.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Released 20 years ago this week, the horror novel by Max Brooks quickly became one of the undisputed cornerstones of walking dead canon.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cornerstone
Adjective
  • The latest forecast predicts the center will pass roughly 115 to 150 miles west of Kauai, close enough that any additional eastward shifts in the track could bring stronger winds and greater impacts, particularly to Kauai, the hurricane center said.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Design delivers low noise and vibration levels The new Elegance Pod is being developed with a strong focus on total system efficiency.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 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
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