as in cornerstone
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
a sense of history is the keystone to the city's draw as a tourist destination
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Recent Examples of keystone
Curtis said housing is a keystone issue that can impact outcomes in education, health and economic benefits.
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Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Pixel 10 Preserves The Flagship Killers The Pixel 10 may be the keystone in the conversation.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This behavior is, of course, anathema to independent journalism, which is a keystone of democracy.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
For me, a good spa is the keystone of a luxury hotel and The Spa at Estancia is a beauty.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Pixel 10 Preserves The Flagship Killers The Pixel 10 may be the keystone in the conversation.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This behavior is, of course, anathema to independent journalism, which is a keystone of democracy.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
For me, a good spa is the keystone of a luxury hotel and The Spa at Estancia is a beauty.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keystone
Noun
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For the Speaker, the product of an unplanned pregnancy, religion has long been a cornerstone of his life.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Communication Now and in the future, clear, honest and empathetic communication must be a cornerstone of HR leadership.—
Dr. Nara Ringrose,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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On an annual basis, headline PPI increased 3.3%, the biggest 12-month move since February and well above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Though calls are still winning out on an absolute basis, puts have been more popular than usual in the options pits.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The National Institutes of Health was the major funder of the study, along with grants from private foundations.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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For a chipmunk that is causing structural damage, such as undermining the foundation of stairs or walkways, rat-sized snap traps baited with peanut butter are effective, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Kanwar Yatra passes through the northern states that form the bedrock of support for Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, which critics accuse of attacking the secular ideals enshrined in India’s constitution.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Keystone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keystone. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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