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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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Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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At its heart, this is a story about survival and the safety found in true connection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Miller has pivoted between center and wing more recently, so there’s the potential for some interchange there.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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These centers manage air traffic for some of the nation's busiest airports—Newark, J.F.K., and LaGuardia—which collectively handled 1.2 million flights last year.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 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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Over 100 hostages were freed during a weeklong ceasefire in November 2023, eight have been rescued alive and dozens of bodies have been recovered by Israeli forces.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The socks have zippers to hold your essentials close to your body and out of view of others.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 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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The singer, who was known for her cool mix of rock, soul and Indian music styles, was part of the an early incarnation of iconic S.F. rock act The Great Society — which also featured a vocalist by the name of Grace Slick, who’d later reach rock royalty status as a member of Jefferson Airplane.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
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
Noun
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Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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This clash at Bowman Gray this year was meant to contrast with the innovative formats seen in LA Clash, an attempt to lure new audiences while still honoring the traditional roots of the sport.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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