as in cornerstone
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
a sense of history is the keystone to the city's draw as a tourist destination
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Recent Examples of keystone
Sometimes these environmental disintegrations can be subtle, like the slow decline of an endangered keystone species or the gradual weakening of ocean currents.
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Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
As with most newer competition, the C2 Ultra includes a full set of automatic adjustment features for quick setup, including autofocus, keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Right now though, movie watchers can look forward to 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, while setup flexibility is helped along by keystone correction, 1.6x zoom, and vertical/horizontal lens shift.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
Boston’s Bonanza The Boston Red Sox have two in second baseman Kristian Campbell and outfielder Roman Anthony but the former could be blocked if Alex Bregman, signed as a free agent, shifts from third base, his position in Houston, to the keystone.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
As with most newer competition, the C2 Ultra includes a full set of automatic adjustment features for quick setup, including autofocus, keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Right now though, movie watchers can look forward to 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, while setup flexibility is helped along by keystone correction, 1.6x zoom, and vertical/horizontal lens shift.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
Boston’s Bonanza The Boston Red Sox have two in second baseman Kristian Campbell and outfielder Roman Anthony but the former could be blocked if Alex Bregman, signed as a free agent, shifts from third base, his position in Houston, to the keystone.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keystone
Noun
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The American auto industry is a cornerstone of the economy.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team hopes that the facility will not only be a cornerstone of its neighborhood during the season, but a destination for year-round entertainment.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Centurions loaded the bases behind a walk and two hit batsmen, and Lozada called on Ramon Verduzco to secure the win.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This set has brushes to apply foundation, contouring and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grab your favorite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or even use your fingers to rub it in.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The concrete bases of the structure were located at the points where the bedrock is highest, reducing the cost of building the house’s foundations.—
María Noval-Quílez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Keystone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keystone. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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