as in foundations
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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cornerstones
In the Kings’ perfect world, two cornerstones will give way to two more.
—
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis are both 25-year-old, two-way players who could be long-term cornerstones of the Sacramento Kings.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Those three words are the cornerstones of what Hetherman has preached daily since taking over as defensive coordinator in January.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Such high-end enablers will remain cornerstones of any meaningful security guarantees.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Social interactions during meals and exercise are basic cornerstones of the Mediterranean style of eating.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
As is tradition, a few newcomers, comebacks and cornerstones on the New York Fashion Week schedule provided WWD an exclusive look at what inspired their collections.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles were cornerstones of the Minnesota Lynx when the franchise won four WNBA titles in seven years.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
The most important thing to understand is that any type of aging intervention cannot make an impact if the fundamental, full-proof cornerstones of healthy aging are not optimized, including getting enough sleep, eating a balanced, nutritious diet, and moving your body consistently.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis are both 25-year-old, two-way players who could be long-term cornerstones of the Sacramento Kings.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Those three words are the cornerstones of what Hetherman has preached daily since taking over as defensive coordinator in January.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Such high-end enablers will remain cornerstones of any meaningful security guarantees.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Social interactions during meals and exercise are basic cornerstones of the Mediterranean style of eating.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
As is tradition, a few newcomers, comebacks and cornerstones on the New York Fashion Week schedule provided WWD an exclusive look at what inspired their collections.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles were cornerstones of the Minnesota Lynx when the franchise won four WNBA titles in seven years.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
The most important thing to understand is that any type of aging intervention cannot make an impact if the fundamental, full-proof cornerstones of healthy aging are not optimized, including getting enough sleep, eating a balanced, nutritious diet, and moving your body consistently.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstones
Noun
-
Stay with the familiar model—or embrace a future where autonomy, ownership, and continuous improvement are the new foundations of success.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
-
This is what happens to faulty foundations.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The bedrocks of healthy behavior are your biggest assets for staying disease-free.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Burnout prevention and psychological safety will become the bedrocks of resilience.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cornerstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstones. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share