Synonyms for cornerstone
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kawr-ner-stohn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn |
Top 10 synonyms for cornerstone Other synonyms for the word cornerstone
Définition of cornerstone
Origin :- late 13c., from corner (n.) + stone (n.). The figurative use is from early 14c.
- I endorse without reserve the much abused sentiment of Governor M'Duffie, that "Slavery is the corner-stone of our republican edifice;" while I repudiate, as ridiculously absurd, that much lauded but nowhere accredited dogma of Mr. Jefferson, that "all men are born equal." No society has ever yet existed, and I have already incidentally quoted the highest authority to show that none ever will exist, without a natural variety of classes. [James H. Hammond, "Letter to an English Abolitionist" 1845]
- noun vital element
- Honesty in thought, in word, in deed––this he would have as the cornerstone of his truth.
- Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
- He went to lay the cornerstone of the proud edifice of his ambitions.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- The cornerstone was relaid, this time under the authority of the Masons.
- Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 » by Various
- Of these, the first is the cornerstone of the mental character of the advocate.
- Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461 » by Various
- We built ours upon the bed rock, and its cornerstone is the home.
- Extract from : « The Battle with the Slum » by Jacob A. Riis.
- One reason perhaps was that it represented the cornerstone of his fortune.
- Extract from : « An African Adventure » by Isaac F. Marcosson
- They possess humility, which is the cornerstone of virtues agreeable to heaven.
- Extract from : « The Red Lily, Complete » by Anatole France
- This volume we are at work on is the cornerstone of that science.
- Extract from : « Heroes of To-Day » by Mary R. Parkman
- "For it was by her means that the cornerstone of our new home was laid in heaven," he said.
- Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 » by Various
- The IMF is the cornerstone and centrepiece of the financial architecture of the world.
- Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin
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