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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
Any sort of elimination would obviously be a disappointment, but this dynamic core has an exciting future ahead.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Allina Health, which oversees six 340B entities in Minnesota, treats DEI and environmental activism as core priorities.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Darius Slayton recently underwent surgery for a core muscle injury.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Allina Health, which oversees six 340B entities in Minnesota, treats DEI and environmental activism as core priorities.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Darius Slayton recently underwent surgery for a core muscle injury.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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Kristin Arielle Oliver passed away in June 2020 at the age of 31 after battling a rare heart cancer that required many blood transfusions.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The centrality of the extra-long flyback chronograph seconds hand (in a straw-yellow color) nods to his belief that the watch is, at heart, an instrument.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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That is at the essence of why the Timberwolves are on the verge of knocking the Nuggets in the first round for the first time since 2022.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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In essence, the aircraft gives the Chinese navy the capability to fight through defending space from a carrier.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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At a time when the Dolphins are in the midst of a culture change, one where Miami wants to clearly get tougher, the front office believes that Johnson can come in and help further build that out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that newspaper was this bright, shining moment in the midst of a lot of very dark research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The hoods might just as well evoke the garb of Christian monks debating whether the soul is distinct from the body.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Supporting these institutions is essential to preserving the soul of the city.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The city’s brand — a safe, efficient, business-friendly hub for capital, tourism, logistics, and talent — was suddenly under scrutiny from investors, multinational executives, and residents who had chosen to build their businesses and lives there.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The royal, 43, made the trip to highlight the hub's approach to electrification, innovation and sustainability.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ancient technique used by Indigenous farmers helps direct rainfall to their roots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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