cornerstone

You can look beyond the rhetoric for evidence of this: AI has been a cornerstone of China's technological ambitions for more than a decade, whether Xi emphasises it publicly or not.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

For years, Goretzka was a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's midfield.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

It was the latest jolt to South Korea’s confidence in an alliance that has formed a cornerstone of Washington’s defense strategy in Asia since the end of World War II.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

A weak Japanese currency also makes it harder for Japanese firms to finance a planned $550 billion in investments in the U.S., a cornerstone of a 2025 trade pact and a priority for Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

There, upon a low black hill, stood the House, its cornerstone bearing the inscription 2005 A.D.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

Spiritual jazz and psychedelic soul are cornerstones of her sound, along with new-age accouterments like prayer bowls and chimes blended with instruments including Fender Rhodes keyboards and vibraphone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

As tech has grown as an overwhelming force in our lives, the visual design cornerstones associated with it—arial font, minimalist branding, bright colors and clean lines—have become the norm.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026

"Section 33 constitutes, in a way, one of the cornerstones of the Canadian Charter," Quebec argues in legal briefings.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

The foundations of both were nearly finished and awaited the installation of cornerstones.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson