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

The film is a generational touchstone, from the importance of relationships, self-sacrifice and doing what is right, to the consequences of concentrated wealth and greed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

Since its release in April of last year, the film has been a cultural touchstone and point of extended conversation on its way to some $370 million in worldwide box office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 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

Its Olympian tone made it a perennial touchstone at those political occasions requiring platitudinous wisdom.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Here’s a trip through the cinematic touchstones as acted out by the Minions—who have become classic figures themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

And just always having that through line of, “What were the touchstones of Carolyn as a young woman, and where did I want her to end up physically?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 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

That context makes it clearer to understand why, four decades after it flopped in theaters, “Labyrinth” and Bowie’s work in it are now beloved cultural touchstones.

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026

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