warp and woof

noun

Definition of warp and woofnext
as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests regards individual freedom and democracy as the warp and woof of any civilized society

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Recent Examples of warp and woof Structure and process are the warp and woof of a successful business. — Mark Sirkin, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The rise and fall of nations is the warp and woof of international relations. — Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022 These creations are so woven into the warp and woof of our culture that some of them have morphed into images and words in our everyday speech and writing. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025 All that was needed was the warp and woof of speaker dresses, rather than the big loudspeakers on stage, which suddenly seemed so 20th century. — Mark Swed, latimes.com, 18 Apr. 2018 Pat Tyler’s homespun frocks, as well as smart suits for the city slickers of Asheville, mesh beautifully with the warp and woof of the people of bluegrass country. — Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp and woof
  1. basis
  2. foundation
  3. cornerstone
  4. bedrock
Noun
  • Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • The foundation helped raise more than $200,000 to pay off school lunch debt for students, gave out turkeys to families during the holidays and provided resources to those impacted by gun violence.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
  • The actor says the group of actors, led by Elle Woods herself, Lexi Minetree, developed a solid foundation with each other and in themselves filming the next season before the first had aired.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • After helping Boston win two World Series titles, Lester joined the Cubs and became a cornerstone of Chicago’s historic championship run in 2016.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Food and drink Seasonality and local sourcing are the cornerstones of Indigo, the main restaurant that sits on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby bar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of cornerstone
Noun
  • America’s 13 original colonies were teeming with adventurous foreigners who formed the bedrock of our dynamic economy and democracy.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
  • Goodness knows when younger people will be able to buy a home, once considered the bedrock of achieving the American dream.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Definition of bedrock

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