touchstone
Example Sentences
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Film and flight are still touchstones of adventure and possibility, after all.
From Los Angeles Times
The end of Netflix’s oddball-to-blockbuster series marks the end of an era, and surely the last generational touchstone to come out of series television.
From Los Angeles Times
The stars’ portrayal of a loving father-daughter relationship is one of the show’s major touchstones.
From Salon
Walking through the neighborhood, the flowers are a touchstone that connects her to neighbors and elevates her mood.
From Los Angeles Times
That song has become such a touchstone for fans, but also for non-fans as well.
From Salon
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