touchstone

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Since its release in April of last year, the film has been a cultural touchstone and point of extended conversation on its way to some $370 million in worldwide box office.

From Los Angeles Times

The book was a touchstone in her own life, because she admired its heroine’s courage even if she never had the courage to emulate it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here, too, Beethoven serves as a musical, spiritual and political touchstone.

From Los Angeles Times

The actor, who died Wednesday of cancer, will be best known to a generation of viewers for his role on the WB teen drama that became a cultural touchstone for many.

From Los Angeles Times

The film was not a major success on its initial release but steadily grew into a midnight-movie favorite and international cult touchstone.

From Los Angeles Times