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cornerstone

noun

ˈkȯr-nər-ˌstōn

Definition of cornerstone

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 Indeed, campaign finance regulation is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 This inspired a key cornerstone of the Prince of Wales’s royal work. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Critical thinking, a Jesuit cornerstone, is the hub of Loyola’s schooling for its 1,000 students, from grade 6 and up. — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 Matthew Knies would likely be the cornerstone of a return package. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornerstone

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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of basis

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The foundation helped raise more than $200,000 to pay off school lunch debt for students, gave out turkeys to families during the holidays and provided resources to those impacted by gun violence.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
The actor says the group of actors, led by Elle Woods herself, Lexi Minetree, developed a solid foundation with each other and in themselves filming the next season before the first had aired.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Definition of foundation

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America’s 13 original colonies were teeming with adventurous foreigners who formed the bedrock of our dynamic economy and democracy.

— Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Goodness knows when younger people will be able to buy a home, once considered the bedrock of achieving the American dream.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026

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