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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
Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
At Brentford, quick transitions were the bedrock of his success, encouraging his goalkeeper and defenders to hit the forward players early to maximise their pace on the break.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 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
The poll excluded areas where Hezbollah is most entrenched, and among Lebanese Shiites—the community that forms the bedrock of the group’s support and has borne much of the cost of the war—only a minority agreed.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
At Brentford, quick transitions were the bedrock of his success, encouraging his goalkeeper and defenders to hit the forward players early to maximise their pace on the break.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 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
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Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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One challenge was how to use the Knicks' depth by tinkering with his rotation.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Its natural indigo project in Turkey reflects its commitment to reducing chemical impact while preserving the authenticity and depth of traditional denim aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The inflatable work includes a sound element created by Thomas Bangalter, one of the two masterminds of the French electronic-music duo Daft Punk, and had been scheduled to be on view from June 6 through June 28.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Wellness classes are complimentary and include yoga, pilates, sound bath healing, meditation, and HIIT workouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Those booking treatments at Sastra should coordinate directly with the spa to see what is possible on an individual basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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After days of criticism and nonstop social media debate, White addressed the incident Monday, opting to stand firm in her coaching style.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In total, 18% of ballots had been returned as of Monday, according to data from the firm Political Data.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Honduras is among several countries in the Americas to announce the cancellation of their contracts with the Cuban medical missions – which is a foreign policy cornerstone and key source of foreign cash for the socialist island-nation.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The Valkyries had an opportunity to make Leite a franchise cornerstone after picking her from Dallas in the 2025 expansion draft, but Golden State elected to not make the French guard among the five who were guaranteed a spot on the Valkyries.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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For dinner off the islet, the local fine dining scene is strong with options like Chef Duc’s Mango Rooms, and Mùa by Truc, which are all worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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There will also be a strong north to south longshore current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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