cornerstone
noun
a stone uniting two masonry walls at an intersection.
cornerstones
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pluralof cornerstone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As tech has grown as an overwhelming force in our lives, the visual design cornerstones associated with it—arial font, minimalist branding, bright colors and clean lines—have become the norm.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
One of the cornerstones of Fifa's World Cup disciplinary process is that you cannot appeal.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
I was suddenly pointedly aware of the fact that I was standing in one of the cornerstones of civilization, talking to the Master Archivist of the University.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
