touchstone
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A breezy mix of history, profiles and memoir, the book seeks to answer a straightforward question: How did marathons evolve from a niche competition for maniacs to a cultural touchstone for the masses?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
She likened it to Whittier Boulevard, a touchstone of Mexican American culture in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
The actor, who died Wednesday of cancer, will be best known to a generation of viewers for his role on the WB teen drama that became a cultural touchstone for many.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
The website he started in 2000 had grown and evolved while still serving as a touchstone for gay men seeking to connect with others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
“I’m not a good touchstone to use for judging your sanity.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing touchstone
50th Anniversary of the March on Washington: "Trying to Inspire a New Generation" by Trip Gabriel
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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This Week in Words: June 4 - 8, 2018
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