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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
Your hands should be under your shoulders and your knees under your hips, with your back flat and your core engaged.
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Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Even as the core narrative escalates to hardened violence, Poggi and Vinel are careful to maintain a certain delicacy (a fluttering score by electronic musician Ssaliva is a guiding force here).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
This article was produced by KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Even as the core narrative escalates to hardened violence, Poggi and Vinel are careful to maintain a certain delicacy (a fluttering score by electronic musician Ssaliva is a guiding force here).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
This article was produced by KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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Eating more potassium-rich foods can help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.29 12.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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If Ukraine develops its own air defense system, this would ease Kyiv's independence on the likes of the U.S. for the protection of its population centers and vital infrastructure.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The National Center for Education Statistics has tracked a recent drop in U.S. children’s reading abilities, yet that mostly coincides with the pandemic, and scores are still as good as or better than when the center started measuring, in 1971.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Knowing time was of the essence, Drew and Joyce got in touch with local media outlets and handed out missing person fliers.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Every stair-climber, treadmill, and mat is occupied by a glistening body, each person sweating and trying to catch their breath.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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His rim protection remains a work in progress, as to be expected from someone whose body is nowhere close to filling out.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Those not able to cash in, however, see the program as one of two things: a genuine offer hamstrung by excessive red tape, or a half-hollow gesture meant to rack up free PR in the midst of a historic disaster.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Spears revealed that she was forced to evacuate her Hollywood home in the midst of the city’s ongoing wildfire crisis.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By the season’s end, his yard transforms into a showcase capturing the spirit and soul of the Chiefs’.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Kinard Shirley was an independent soul, spending a day with his mother on his birthday and rising in the predawn hours to land a construction job.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Princess Kate has long been a fan of the British eyewear brand, which sells both eyeglasses and sunglasses at its two hubs in London.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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That will include shifting some production — particularly control room production — from New York and Washington, D.C., to CNN’s Atlanta hub.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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The first lady, who has consistently championed American designers throughout her time in the public eye, stayed true to her style roots with the Ralph Lauren creation.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Set plants only deep enough such that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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