Thesaurus results for CORNERSTONE

cornerstone

noun

ˈkȯr-nər-ˌstōn

as in basis

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests a concern for basic human rights was the cornerstone of the president's foreign policy

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Recent Examples of cornerstone And Murakami may be the cornerstone of the next White Sox team to make the post-season. —

Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The dominance is startling and formidable, a cornerstone of City’s triumph this season and one driven by Restrepo. —

Megan Feringa, New York Times, 31 May 2026 For them, the lake is not only a source of livelihood but also a cornerstone of cultural identity. —

Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026 Reviews — written after multiple meals at a restaurant, all of which are paid for by The Times — remain the cornerstone of our work and keep us thinking about what might appear next on our annual 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles guide. —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornerstone

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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
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