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What is the noun for cornerstone?

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cornerstone
  1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
  2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
  3. (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “He said food safety was not negotiable, and producers could simply not afford to compromise on hygiene, the cornerstone of quality.”
      “The recent case where a cornerstone of Taipei's old city wall was cut and used for a public art project has sparked debate among artists and cultural experts.”
      “Limited government is a cornerstone of America's political institutions and is tightly yoked to the country's founding ideology.”
corner-stone
  1. Alternative spelling of cornerstone
corner-stones
  1. plural of corner-stone
cornerstones
  1. plural of cornerstone
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  3. Examples:
    1. “In patients with diastolic dysfunction, the cornerstones of treatment depend on the underlying cause.”
      “Pride, dedication, and quality are the three cornerstones on which the company operates.”
      “Few would deny that education is one of the most important cornerstones of all human societies.”
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