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
The result spurred Khoury and two Pennsylvania colleagues, Meng-Xiang Lin and Mark Trodden, to construct a model of dark interactions based on a dark-sector analogue of quantum chromodynamics, a cornerstone theory of particle physics.
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
Although Assistant State Attorney Laura Adams, Assistant State Attorney Jonathon Borst, and I may disagree with the verdict, jury decisions are the cornerstone of our justice system.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Eco effort Sustainable agriculture is one of the cornerstones of Blackberry Farm.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The Lavra is a cornerstone of Ukrainian history, faith, and identity.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
Although Assistant State Attorney Laura Adams, Assistant State Attorney Jonathon Borst, and I may disagree with the verdict, jury decisions are the cornerstone of our justice system.
—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Eco effort Sustainable agriculture is one of the cornerstones of Blackberry Farm.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The Lavra is a cornerstone of Ukrainian history, faith, and identity.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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The 747-800 was selected as the basis of the VC-25B, the new primary plane to serve as Air Force One in 2015, during the Barack Obama administration, as the old planes were expected to exceed their service lifetime in 2017.
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The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
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That challenge became the foundation of the season.
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Football and fútbol are built on different foundations, both as sports and as businesses.
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When reunited in New York, that existing chemistry became the cultural bedrock of the entire locker room.
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Customer trust is the bedrock of any successful business, preventing churn and ensuring longevity.
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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