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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
One element that must be at the core of that plan is something that isn’t often associated with climate solutions: a plan that helps families thrive.
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Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The rocket's conical stage adapter, which connects the SLS core booster to the launch vehicle's upper stages, was added to the stack on Saturday (April 12), according to NASA.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The core, which is made up of molten iron, generates electrical currents.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
According to a separate report from the National Retail Federation (NRF), released on Monday, retail sales increased by 0.6 percent in March, with core sales excluding gas, autos and restaurants rising by 0.4 percent.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The rocket's conical stage adapter, which connects the SLS core booster to the launch vehicle's upper stages, was added to the stack on Saturday (April 12), according to NASA.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The core, which is made up of molten iron, generates electrical currents.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
According to a separate report from the National Retail Federation (NRF), released on Monday, retail sales increased by 0.6 percent in March, with core sales excluding gas, autos and restaurants rising by 0.4 percent.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Molly's close friendship with Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, is at the emotional heart of the series.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is a small fraction of the power needed to support data centers.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cartwright had been staying in the mill overnight with employees and armed reservists from the Cumberland militia, one of many military units dispatched to centers of unrest.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Wine communicators thankfully will continue to share their love of wine, but regional bodies, businesses and wineries or producers can expand their success by connecting to wine lovers in person.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most of the meteoroids that reach Earth are tiny, sand-sized particles, but occasionally, bodies up to a couple of meters in diameter hit.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Europe is in the midst of its own radical transformation, singed and stunned by Trump's tariffs, constant insults, undermining NATO and siding with Russia over Ukraine.—
Axios,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The entire Rio Rancho junior varsity baseball team was suspended in the midst of the probe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In that same interview, Moyes admitted to being out of his comfort zone talking about music, but referenced American soul artists The Commodores and Donna Summer plus U.S. pianist and singer Billy Joel as other favourites.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Plastered firmly onto my soul and sealed by the kind of glue that holds entire generations together.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Charlotte City Council approved an $89 million plan in 2023 to build a new underground bus hub at the site of the current transit center.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Cerrado is governed by much laxer environmental laws than the Amazon, and has become a major hub for soybean production.—
Sarah Sax,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Like many modern calamities, the roots of the Great Flood were firmly planted in history.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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What developers would like in these scenarios is a way to find the root cause of security issues and be able to prioritize actions to remediate system health.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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