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Antonyms for touchstone
ˈtʌtʃˌstoʊntouch·stone
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standard, criterion, measure, touchstonenoun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
"the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
Synonyms:
measure, standard, measuring stick, metre, quantity, meter, amount, mensuration, monetary standard, measuring, criterion, step, bill, measurement, bar, beat, banner, cadence, measuring rod
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touchstonenoun
Synonyms:
criterion, test, basanite, lydian stone
How to use touchstone in a sentence?
A thing is not proved just because no one has ever questioned it. What has never been gone into impartially has never been properly gone into. Hence scepticism is the first step toward truth. It must be applied generally, because it is the touchstone.
We sort of had this touchstone where we connect and are reminded of how important those friendships are to us.
I was raised in a fairly dysfunctional situation and I went through years of intense alcoholism and drug addiction so the song was always a touchstone for me. When you open yourself up to drugs and alcohol at such a young age it becomes something you have to deal with the rest of your life.
They're touchstone paintings in the development of European painting, they were incredibly famous in their day and indeed inspired artists for generations.
It was such a hugely influential record and remains a real touchstone for everybody.
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