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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
The airline is focusing more on its core markets in Florida and the Northeast and deferring some of its Airbus aircraft.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in the 12 months through November — a bigger increase than the prior month — while the core measure that excludes energy and food prices rose 3.3%, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s a wealth of themes to plumb, from familial trauma to addiction to sexism to the tyranny of genius, but its core exploration of the sacrifice required to be an artist is exhilarating, brutal, and intoxicating.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The core of that team returned for 2024, including Ramsey and senior linebacker Kaiden Lee.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in the 12 months through November — a bigger increase than the prior month — while the core measure that excludes energy and food prices rose 3.3%, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s a wealth of themes to plumb, from familial trauma to addiction to sexism to the tyranny of genius, but its core exploration of the sacrifice required to be an artist is exhilarating, brutal, and intoxicating.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The core of that team returned for 2024, including Ramsey and senior linebacker Kaiden Lee.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guillermo really was the beating heart of the show — literally!Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Under Bay the team has also started construction on a new 50,000-square-foot performance center, the largest in the league, at Cal Lutheran.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Discover the enchanting essence of Exuma by taking part in the People-to-People Programme.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bodies left by those who couldn’t make it through are signposts.Jason Saltzman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Space China also dominates the production of germanium, controlling 60 percent of the global supply, according to the Critical Raw Materials Alliance industry body.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among the issues to watch: · Will Trump replace Werfel in the midst of tax filing season? · Will the White House move political loyalists into key IRS posts, including enforcement, and how quickly?Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although the two are in the midst of a divorce and recently welcomed a newborn baby girl, they have still been spotted out multiple times in the same spaces.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tipping a hat to Istanbul’s multicultural soul, antiques and vintage finds from markets around the world add yet another layer of sophistication.Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
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Next door, Billboard Onboard is a singalong piano bar, and just down the hall is B.B. King’s Blues Club, which pumps blistering soul, rock, and blues, with the addition of a classical string quartet on longer European sailings.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Partnering with community hubs, like museums, can also broaden exposure to diverse career options in an engaging environment.Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their new prize, organized under the banner of the Freshly Ground Stories hub launched by Abidi earlier this year, was among around 30 collateral prizes meted out to the 31 projects showcased in the festival’s Red Sea Souk’s project market.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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This article explores the root causes of these partnerships, their implications on the future of the automotive industry and actionable insights for businesses looking to navigate this changing landscape.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed how to possibly introduce legislative measures to enable the mass expulsion of immigrants from Germany, as well as German citizens with immigrant roots and German citizens who have helped refugees.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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