Synonyms of cornerstones

cornerstones

noun

plural of cornerstone

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

• foundations
• bedrocks
• bases
• bases
• keystones
• grounds
• underpinnings
• roots
• warps
• footings
• premises
• groundworks
• supports
• theories
• frameworks
• warp and woofs
• assumptions
• infrastructures
• justifications
• foci
• substructures
• cores
• centers
• beds
• shores
• bottoms
• backbones
• essences
• hearts
• presumptions
• bulwarks
• mounts
• kernels
• buttresses
• rationales
• warrants
• presuppositions
• props
• substrata
• theses
• anchorages
• touchstones
• braces
• stays
• hubs
• nuclei
• suppositions
• seats
• eyes
• souls
• quintessences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cornerstones

One of the cornerstones of the Boise State football program is finding underrated talent from across the Gem State and turning those players into starters and even all-conference performers. — Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2026

In the months that followed, the Mets bid farewell to franchise cornerstones Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and — despite trying to retain him — closer Edwin Diaz. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Both candidates see modernizing the office’s systems and expanding access to the public as cornerstones of their campaigns. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

While wine dinners and traditional tasting events remain cornerstones of NYCWFF, today's audiences are just as excited by specialty coffee, food creators, and experiences built around specific cuisines and communities. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Summers has been one of the cornerstones of the X-Men comics, first appearing in a 1963 The X-Men from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Brushing properly and flossing daily are the cornerstones of oral hygiene. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

In more positive news, the A’s other All-Star, first baseman Nick Kurtz, was reinstated from the IL on Saturday, bringing one of the team’s cornerstones back into the starting lineup. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

But with Fam joining Malonga, there is much less room for a veteran center, especially one who hasn’t been healthy enough (Magbegor has only played four games this season) to figure out her fit with the two franchise cornerstones. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026