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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my very core I knew that an injustice was being committed
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the capitol building is the core of the political life of the state
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
a starfish can even survive the division of its core into two parts; both halves then regenerate
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Recent Examples of core
Summary Squats are a multi-joint exercise with many potential benefits, such as stronger leg and core muscles, improved flexibility, and increased calorie burning, which can aid with weight loss.
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Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
At the core of intelligent system design is the principle of instrumentation and iterative improvement.
—Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The hugely experienced Italian devised a plan to harness the talents of his three stars — Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Mbappe — a hybrid system that looked like a 4-3-3 in attack and a 4-4-2 in defence, with the idea of balance across the team at its core.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
At the core of intelligent system design is the principle of instrumentation and iterative improvement.
—Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The hugely experienced Italian devised a plan to harness the talents of his three stars — Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Mbappe — a hybrid system that looked like a 4-3-3 in attack and a 4-4-2 in defence, with the idea of balance across the team at its core.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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The supermodel and her lookalike daughter took the same brief to heart when choosing outfits for Kate’s 51st birthday party at China Tang at The Dorchester.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
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The issue is particularly close to his heart given his eldest son, Beau Biden, died in 2015 after being diagnosed with brain cancer believed to be a consequence of exposure to military burn pits while serving in Iraq.Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Historically, field service businesses have functioned more like urgent care centers, relying on reactive maintenance when problems arise.Anand Subbaraj, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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After largely living up to their lofty preseason expectations during Porziņģis’s early-season absence, the Celtics have run into bumps while trying to reincorporate the center.Jay King, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In essence, The Rock is holding WrestleMania 41, its potential main event and all of its top matches in the palm of his hand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Anthropologie will amplify the Celandine launch with social media takeovers across their channels as well as robust Pinterest experiences designed to capture the essence of wanderlust.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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The sample will then be compared against DNA from relatives of the person whom the doctors suspect the body to be, Ukpo said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the wolf sprang, Ron was standing in a depression so that only his upper body was visible to the wolf.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the midst of the Star series, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a new initiative to address the drug crisis and keep local residents from dying.Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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The fires struck at a challenging time, with the city in the midst of a post-pandemic transition that has reordered work life and left many downtown buildings with high vacancy rates.Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Nation was trying to transform the soul of her country.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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An emerging hospitality hub Located at 503 Bryan Ave., near South Main Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, the Nobleman is a new entrant into Near Southside’s growing hospitality market, much of which seems to target a specific niche of travelers looking for elevated concepts.Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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These booze-free craft cocktails made by Curious Elixirs, incorporate herbs, spices, roots and botanicals.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Human Element: Evolving Roles And Collaboration Platform engineering has transcended its technical roots to become an inherently multidisciplinary endeavor.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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