Thesaurus results for KEYSTONES

keystones

noun

plural of keystone

as in cornerstones

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 keystones The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 Just trying to get to the keystones in this instance. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 And how exactly does that fit into the equation of the keystones of our survival? — Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2025

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Advertisement On the campaign trail in the nation’s capital, Lewis George similarly made expanding affordable housing and universal childcare cornerstones of her platform.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
This encouragement has been one of the cornerstones of Wilson’s season.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of cornerstones

Noun

Rather than demolishing and starting again, the team kept the historic walls standing, reinforced every one of them, and dug beneath to take the foundations deeper.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
Next, the conservancy will need to secure funding to move the buildings onto their new foundations, potentially costing close to $250,000 to move two buildings 400 feet, according to Pham.

— Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of foundations

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His speed running the bases, leaping skills in the outfield, arm strength and patience at the plate after a slow start created the perfect storm to produce an MVP season.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Operations continue to reclaim areas under the control of armed gangs, including locations used as hideouts, staging points, and supply bases.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of bases

Noun

Clarity builds bridges and creates access, which are bedrocks of our organizational values.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The costs of health insurance are pushing small businesses — beloved by politicians and the bedrocks of entire communities — to a financial cliff.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 7 July 2026

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