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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
From corporate lobbying to lawfare At the core of the dispute is Allan dos Santos, a right-wing Brazilian influencer and fugitive from justice who fled to the U.S. in 2021 after De Moraes ordered his preventive arrest for allegedly coordinating disinformation networks and inciting violence.
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Camille Grenier, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Hold this position for five deep breaths, maintaining core and glute engagement.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Set Clear Values, Messaging And Tone At The Start
Maintaining a brand’s core identity requires setting clear values, messaging and tone from the outset.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for 0.3% increases on both headline and core, with respective annual rates of 2.9% and 3.2%, meaning that all of the rates were 0.1 percentage point less than expected.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Camille Grenier, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Hold this position for five deep breaths, maintaining core and glute engagement.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Set Clear Values, Messaging And Tone At The Start
Maintaining a brand’s core identity requires setting clear values, messaging and tone from the outset.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for 0.3% increases on both headline and core, with respective annual rates of 2.9% and 3.2%, meaning that all of the rates were 0.1 percentage point less than expected.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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But my heart is with science, and my passion is with healing.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ransomware is like a hard-drive failure in a server or storage array, a power outage at the office or data center or a localized or system-wide network outage.—
John Bruggeman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Michelangelo lived and studied there, and the current complex, across the Arno river from the historic center of Florence, still houses the wooden crucifix carved by the Renaissance master for its basilica.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Disney had that touch about sort of distilling it to the pure essence of something.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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And time, the most quantifiable asset of all, is off the essence.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered the bodies of dozens more.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Albers’ lifelong exploration of how colors relate to one another has created a vast body of art, many with unexpected color pairings that can bring new energy to a space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gunn is in the midst of developing a live-action solo series centering on Davis' Waller.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eternal Sunshine is, on the surface, an entertainment institution’s performance of intimacy in the midst of a massive multimedia push that put her on Saturday Night Live and the Oscars red carpet the same weekend her album came out.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mainly because soul tie enthusiasts don’t do a good job delineating the difference between godly and ungodly connections.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tala, known for her seamless blend of R&B, bossa nova, and soul, has delivered an album that transcends genre constraints.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is particularly important in Lisbon which, as a hub for TAP Air Portugal, competes for connecting market share with Madrid in the Iberian peninsula, and more broadly across Europe.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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One option is 45 minutes away at the major Delta Airlines hub Salt Lake City, home to major sports teams and plenty of venues, which has long played Sundance programming and has a lively film community.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, a blend of botanical ingredients including licorice root and coffee leaf extract firms and brightens the skin around the eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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This market can trace its roots to 1921 and has been in its current 49-acre location since 1956.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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