cornerstones

Definitions

A stone that forms the base of a corner of a building's foundation, often laid at a formal ceremony.

An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

A fundamental principle or essential part of something.

Examples

Trust and communication are the cornerstones of a healthy relationship.

The company identified innovation and customer service as the cornerstones of its long-term strategy.

Synonyms

foundations bases pillars bedrocks fundamentals keystones underpinnings

Antonyms

extremes peripheries additions nonessentials trivialities outskirts superficialities