touchstone

Example Sentences

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By the 1970s, Bloomingdale’s had become a cultural touchstone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The film was not a major success on its initial release but steadily grew into a midnight-movie favorite and international cult touchstone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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

Founded by storyteller Anant Pai after he noticed children on a quiz show knew more about Greek gods than their own mythological heroes, ACK quickly became a cultural touchstone.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Do certain events in our lives leave a permanent mark, freezing a piece of us in time, and that becomes a touchstone that we measure the rest of our lives against?

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson