touchstone

Also opening on Broadway in 1959 was Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece “A Raisin in the Sun,” a touchstone of American drama.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Unsurprisingly John Chamberlain’s metal sculptures that captured the energy of Abstract Expressionism in three dimensions are a touchstone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

They’re also, according to Dominican American filmmaker Joel Alfonso Vargas, an underground cultural touchstone, one he became familiar with as a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

The statement continued, “We are heartened and encouraged by the conversations we’ve had thus far, and we are committed to working together to ensure the continuation of this cultural touchstone that we all treasure.”

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2023

“I’m not a good touchstone to use for judging your sanity.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

CNN inexplicably settles for photos over video way too often and races through so many touchstones that the series often lacks sports context.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

The group’s atmospheric sound and heart-on-sleeve romanticism have become touchstones for a wide variety of acts, from tranquil dream-poppers to loud and demonstrative emo-punks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 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

Film and flight are still touchstones of adventure and possibility, after all.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025

Family mottoes, touchstones, prayers of sorts, they boasted of honor and glory, promised loyalty and truth, swore faith and courage.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin