touchstone
noun
a test or criterion for the qualities of a thing.
touchstones
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pluralof touchstone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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‘Minions & Monsters’ takes a trip through cinematic touchstones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
And just always having that through line of, “What were the touchstones of Carolyn as a young woman, and where did I want her to end up physically?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
And of course, Bad Bunny is hugely popular across the United States, which has among the largest Spanish-speaking populations globally -- so why wouldn't he take part in one of the country's cultural touchstones?
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Four decades after it flopped in theaters, “Labyrinth” and Bowie’s work in it are now beloved cultural touchstones.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
They were the codes and touchstones of the world, capable of translation and possession.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
