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touchstone

[tuhch-stohn] / ˈtʌtʃˌstoʊn /


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Unsurprisingly John Chamberlain’s metal sculptures that captured the energy of Abstract Expressionism in three dimensions are a touchstone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

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 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 plane crash became a touchstone in Elizebeth’s life, a marker she came back to again and again.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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