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
His opposition to foreign wars and U.S. support for them was a cornerstone of the post-war Left.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Stubblebine sees people as the cornerstone of Medium’s approach to quality control.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Battaglia also pointed to the growing importance of energy management technologies as a cornerstone for future infrastructure development.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
In an age of tech disruption, the value of live experiences is skyrocketing—and sports remains a cornerstone of entertainment and human connection.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Stubblebine sees people as the cornerstone of Medium’s approach to quality control.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Battaglia also pointed to the growing importance of energy management technologies as a cornerstone for future infrastructure development.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
In an age of tech disruption, the value of live experiences is skyrocketing—and sports remains a cornerstone of entertainment and human connection.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornerstone
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This is why Russia, China and India are all expanding their number of bases, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa’s independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both parties seek to rally their bases and drive turnout.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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During a meeting in early 2024, the foundation’s inner circle locked themselves in a room to come up with the guiding tenets for the group.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Values are the bedrock of a company's identity and the foundation for building trust with employees, customers and stakeholders.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Several carmakers are using LLMs as in-car assistants, while AI is creating the bedrock for a potential future of autonomous driving.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Cornerstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornerstone. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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