Synonyms for touchstone
ˈtʌtʃˌstoʊntouch·stone

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1. 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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1. • System Of Measurement

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1. touchstonenoun

   Synonyms:
   basanite, black jasper, lydian stone

2. touchstonenoun

   Synonyms:
   test, criterion, proof, ordeal, assay, touch

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1. touchstonenoun

   Synonyms:
   criterion, test, basanite, lydian stone

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1. List of paraphrases for "touchstone":

   cornerstone, yardstick, test

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1. Marjorie Holmes:

   A child's hand in yours -- what tenderness and power it arouses. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom and strength.

2. Matthias Wivel:

   They're touchstone paintings in the development of European painting, they were incredibly famous in their day and indeed inspired artists for generations.

3. Li Shaoxian:

   The Middle East is a touchstone for major powers, whether it is a graveyard depends on whether a country seeks hegemony.

4. Walther Collection curator Brian Wallis:

   What's interesting about Sander as a touchstone is he's not really one or the other, you can take the very same picture, and find a very positive social statement or a very critical one, depending on how you look at it.

5. Patrick Milligan:

   It was such a hugely influential record and remains a real touchstone for everybody.