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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 Stericycle business acquired by Waste Management last year should see its core growth profile rise from the low single digits to mid-single digits, the analyst added.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2025
In the 1990s, a sediment core extracted from Lake Chichancanab provided the first paleoclimatic evidence of a severe drought at the end of the Classic period.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
But the core concept has been expanded in smart and surprisingly thrilling ways.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2025
In the 1990s, a sediment core extracted from Lake Chichancanab provided the first paleoclimatic evidence of a severe drought at the end of the Classic period.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
But the core concept has been expanded in smart and surprisingly thrilling ways.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk for severe disease and studies show that the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, blood clots, heart and kidney damage and hypertension are much higher among women who develop COVID-19 during pregnancy.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The Pacers’ backup center, wearing an Eastern Conference champ T-shirt and hat, was doubled over on the scorer’s table at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Turner gave his speech.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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One aspect of this is a narrow view of what women’s health encompasses – and a historic lack of paying attention to the unique ways that women’s bodies differ from men’s.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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My style is almost childlike, but the scale of it is pretty true — like the proportions of a head and a body.—
Mona Chalabi,
IndieWire,
2 June 2025
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The park is in the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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New fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura helped here as Raducanu refused to yield to her opponent or the clay surface which can sap the soul as well as stamina.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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This is a massive obstacle, as China is a major minerals processing hub.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Brian Trainer, who founded the Sacramento Spur Club in 2014, helped cement Zebra Club as a Tottenham fan hub.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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According to engineers and robotics experts, the root cause of the malfunction was a combination of software and design oversight.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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One of the common root causes is that many of us instinctively fill every available surface, from drawers to shelves, and cabinets to closets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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