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Cornerstone in a sentence

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Cornerstone meaning

  1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
  2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
  3. That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

Synonyms of Cornerstone

basis base foundation fundament groundwork assumption supposition supposal stone

Cornerstone in Dutch

hoeksteen steunpilaar

Example sentences (20)

From there, the idea of GranTurismo was born, and its concept became the cornerstone of all future Maserati models.

In nearby Berkeley, a cornerstone of the anti-war movement during the 1960s, the City Council can’t reach consensus.

The textile industry, a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s economy, underwent a remarkable resurgence under her leadership.

A 4-3-1 record in two Ryder Cup appearances, Rahm will be a cornerstone of European golf in this transitional period.

A cornerstone of American storytelling, any challenge to the integrity of can feel like an attack on a family member.

Aptus Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter.

Cornerstone chose that permanent location because the existing equipment on Tower House is due to be redeveloped.

For three years with the Knicks, he looked like a franchise cornerstone made for MSG, earning an All-Star nod in 2018.

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But alcohol is a cornerstone of nearly every personal and professional gathering, so you may not always want to abstain.

In democratic societies, the right to freedom of assembly and expression is a cornerstone of civil liberties.

The 24 awardees includes the likes of Cornerstone Films and its new film JV Genstone, Together Films and Firecrest Films.

With its huge network and experience, the shipping industry is primed to be a cornerstone in this initiative.

As usual, though, the sound quality is what first piqued my interest, and that remains the cornerstone of the experience.

Cornerstone Planning Group LLC acquired a new stake in Arista Networks in the second quarter worth $39,000.

Lithium, a white alkaline metal, is the cornerstone of India’s rising green energy transition requirements.

Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $4,226,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Roy Cooper made it a cornerstone issue in his gubernatorial campaign in 2016 and has been prodding our lawmakers ever since.

Staff Reports Cornerstone Lady Eagles captured a dominating 51-21 victory over Mt. Pleasant last Thursday.

Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Alphabet by 8.8% in the 4th quarter.

They didn’t check Murdaugh’s parents’ house — a cornerstone of his alibi — for evidence for three months.

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Common combinations with cornerstone

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "cornerstone" in a sentence?
An example: "From there, the idea of GranTurismo was born, and its concept became the cornerstone of all future Maserati models." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "cornerstone" from real English texts.
What does "cornerstone" mean?
Cornerstone means: A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
What are synonyms of "cornerstone"?
Common synonyms of "cornerstone" include: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, assumption, supposition, supposal. Plus 1 more synonym.
What is "cornerstone" in Dutch?
"cornerstone" translates to Dutch as: hoeksteen, steunpilaar.
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Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "cornerstone", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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