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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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2
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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3
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
And yet, Majors’s press run suggests a distance between the actor and some of the film’s core elements—a blind spot that distracts from the work itself.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The tariffs threaten to hamstring both of the U.S. central bank’s core goals: price stability and full employment.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Remember: at its core, innovation is about seeing a problem and solving it with a better process, product, or way of doing business.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Of course, as any grandmother will tell you, those things are important, too, but the core of hospitality is creating a sense of comfort where visitors (and family) feel truly at ease.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The tariffs threaten to hamstring both of the U.S. central bank’s core goals: price stability and full employment.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Remember: at its core, innovation is about seeing a problem and solving it with a better process, product, or way of doing business.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Of course, as any grandmother will tell you, those things are important, too, but the core of hospitality is creating a sense of comfort where visitors (and family) feel truly at ease.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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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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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The former Los Angeles Sparks center had Lauren after joining the Los Angeles Sparks and was candid about the challenges of being a mother and professional athlete.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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The 90's and early 2000's aesthetic of the jacket, along with the essence of athleisure and the elongating effect of Jenner's white socks, allowed the sneakers to stand out as the center of attention.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant's commitment to sustainability pairs perfectly with its spectacular harbor views, creating a dining experience that captures Vancouver's essence.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court, the child, who is nonverbal, had scratches and red marks on her body as a result of the incident, WCHS reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Learn how protein and carbohydrates affect your body in the morning and how to balance the two at breakfast to fuel the start of your day.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 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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Victoria Green, founding partner of G Squared Private Wealth, pointed to Walmart as a potential safe haven stock in the midst of the tariff tumult.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Music hears everything — the heart, the soul, the past, the future.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not a soul in the hockey world even considers Ovechkin the best player of his era, a title that goes to his longtime rival, Sidney Crosby.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The prediction markets hub and its event contracts are offered in the US through Kalshi, an exchange for prediction markets regulated by the CFTC.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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Informed by Design Hotels’ Further Forecast – Community Capital report and Universal’s ongoing research on hosting, the project explores how intentional spatial design can nurture micro-communities and redefine hotels as cultural hubs.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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For example, companies are offering products like probiotics for the gut-skin axis or anti-inflammatory serums aiming to address root causes.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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He was raised in Boston Both Ivery and Pompeo have Boston roots.—
Maggie Kreienberg,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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