Definition for Touchstone:

• Lydian stone; basanite; so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed by the metal. See Basanite.

Synonyms for Touchstone:

• n.

  •
  • rating,
  • quality assurance,
  • level,
  • quality.
  •
  • usual,
  • yardstick,
  • gauge.
  •canon (noun)
  • de crees,
  • de-cree,
  • pre-cept,
  • pre cept,
  • decretums,
  • de cree,
  • de-crees.
  •criterion (noun)
  • ex-ample,
  • point comparison,
  • ex ample.
  •gauge (noun)
  • guideline.
  •guide (noun)
  • barometer,
  • example,
  • check,
  • Basanite,
  • precedent,
  • Lydian stone.
  •standard (noun)
  • proof.
  •test (noun)
  • blue books,
  • in-quest,
  • in quests,
  • pop quizzes,
  • in-quests,
  • trial error.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • benchmark.
  •
  • mark.

Paraphrases for Touchstone:

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    criterion, keystone, backbone, centrepiece, milestone, benchmark, bedrock.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    cornerstone, test, yardstick, touch.

Antonyms for Touchstone:

• n.

  • Other antonyms:
    abnormality, deviation, aberration.

Touchstone Sentence Examples:

• His eyes turned to Lady Touchstone.

• Professor Hobhouse reminds us that where this stubborn non - conformity to the ruling order endures, it must be accepted as the touchstone of nationalism.