Thesaurus results for CORNERSTONE

cornerstone

noun

ˈkȯr-nər-ˌstōn

Definition of cornerstone

as in basis

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests a concern for basic human rights was the cornerstone of the president's foreign policy

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Recent Examples of cornerstone Yet despite these challenges, jeans remain a cornerstone of consumers’ wardrobes, a creative canvas for emerging designers and an incubator for innovation. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 Number 10 is one of ITV Studios‘ cornerstone shows coming to MIPCOM and Moffat will be in Cannes alongside long-time producing partner Sue Vertue. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026 The Tribune editorial board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornerstone

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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

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It is understood Kering plans to build on the foundation left by Vaccarello, also spying additional opportunities in jewelry.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

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Much of its ice rests on bedrock below sea level, while its floating ice shelves help regulate how quickly ice flows toward the sea.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs’ offense hit its bedrock that night, with Mahomes firing 10 straight incompletions in a loss that all but ended their playoff hopes.

— Sam McDowell October 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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