Cornerstone
Cornerstone noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
Usage example: a concern for basic human rights was the cornerstone of the president's foreign policy
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Synonyms for Cornerstone
Kernel and cornerstone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kernel" instead a noun "Cornerstone".
Kernel
Kernel noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
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Synonyms for Kernel
Cornerstone and kernel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cornerstone" instead a noun "Kernel".
Nearby Word: kerne
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| basic | basic cornerstone | basic kernel |
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Kernel and Cornerstone. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cornerstone/kernel
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