Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• basis
• foundation
• bedrock
• groundwork
• keystone
• justification
• root
• core
• base
• ground
• framework
• underpinning
• premise
• theory
• support
• footing
• focus
• essence
• warp
• warp and woof
• bottom
• infrastructure
• backbone
• center
• assumption
• rationale
• heart
• shore
• substratum
• mount
• bed
• thesis
• presumption
• kernel
• prop
• anchorage
• warrant
• substructure
• bulwark
• nucleus
• hub
• stay
• brace
• buttress
• presupposition
• supposition
• touchstone
• seat
• premiss
• soul
• eye
• quintessence

Examples of cornerstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brauer argued in his statement that the paintings are a cornerstone of a museum that has set Valparaiso apart from other small liberal art school. —Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 6 Sep. 2024

Supplement with Annuals While native plants should be the cornerstone of a butterfly garden, adding nectar-rich annuals can provide another vibrant and continuous food source throughout the growing season. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024

Lesko: Election integrity is the cornerstone of our democracy. —Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024

During a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, Harris unveiled her proposal to end taxes on tips, positioning it as a potential cornerstone of her forthcoming economic platform. —Nik Popli, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024