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
According to insights on the future of education and skills, the future of education demands systems that are flexible, adaptable, and personalized, while lifelong learning has become a cornerstone of modern education.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The pharma industry is a cornerstone of Europe’s economy, but the continent’s declining competitiveness has companies looking elsewhere to place investments.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Even so, Treasury securities remain a cornerstone of the global financial system.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
Legendary American underground cartoon artist Robert Crumb will also be honored with a major exhibition in Naples, described in a statement as one the cornerstones of this year’s edition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The pharma industry is a cornerstone of Europe’s economy, but the continent’s declining competitiveness has companies looking elsewhere to place investments.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Even so, Treasury securities remain a cornerstone of the global financial system.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
Legendary American underground cartoon artist Robert Crumb will also be honored with a major exhibition in Naples, described in a statement as one the cornerstones of this year’s edition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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Following Dansby Swanson’s second of a season-high three walks, Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering got two strikes on Ballesteros with the bases loaded in the scoreless fifth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hartigan succeeds Jane Carpenter-Rock, who has led SAAM on an interim basis since September 2024, when Stephanie Stebich was removed as director and reassigned to an advisory role at the Smithsonian Institution.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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That data became the foundation for a training plan built specifically for her physiology.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The foundation has awarded $25 million in scholarships since 2012, according to KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky, who said the program reflects the values of the company's founder.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The unusual arrangement is 100+ years strong and a bedrock of the Chincoteague community.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Gan said any negotiations would implicitly undermine the bedrock principle of international law that ships must be allowed to navigate international waters unimpeded.—
Chris Wellisz,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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