BEDROCK Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbed-ˈräk

Definition of bedrock

as in foundation

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests my religious faith is the bedrock of my life

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as in depth

the lowest point or level knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies

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bedrock

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adjective

as in sound

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Recent Examples of bedrock

Noun

Wooler’s wife Amy Wooler, ever the bedrock of the family, was well-equipped to take on the role of operations manager. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Professor James Maas was a bedrock of the psychology department. — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Never mind that for decades, muscular international aid was a bedrock Republican idea. — Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 The statements, experts said, are likely to have a harmful effect on the nation's confidence in bedrock American principles. — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 1 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for bedrock

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Noun

Its foundation is HiNAS Prime, an autonomous navigation system developed by Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation subsidiary.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
They're used in primers, foundations, and hair serums for a slick application.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

For one game, against the Chargers on Sunday at Arrowhead, the Chiefs dug into their depth chart and got significant contributions from the next men up in a 22-6 victory.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
The earthquake's epicenter was about 1 mile south-southwest of San Ramon and occurred at a depth of 4 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of depth

Adjective

Under the terms of the deal, Carlotta will represent its Artcraft’s catalogue across all rights in France, bringing a collection of Hollywood classics from the silent and early sound eras to French theaters and home entertainment.

— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
The film also earned the artistic contribution award for Li Danfeng’s sound work.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

Halpin watched the ball clear the wall in right-center then launched his bat over his head and into the sky before rounding the bases.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Brewers third baseman David Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

The Spurs believe the most imposing version of their defensive cornerstone has yet to arrive.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Since its introduction, hydroxyurea has become a cornerstone of sickle cell disease treatment that has helped thousands successfully manage their condition.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

Adjective

But zest was one of just two strengths (the other is hope) that had the strongest relationship to mental well-being across countries and age groups.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

My admiration extends to the unerring precision of their filmmaking.

— Justin Chang, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Voiced by Tom Kenny, SpongeBob’s unerring positivity and childlike glee immediately captured our hearts and minds, so much so that the show has continued for more than 25 years.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

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