CORE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

core

noun

ˈkȯr

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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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as in midst

an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface the mountain rises from ground that is almost precisely at the island's core

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Recent Examples of core At its core, the project explores how human intelligence relies on tools like domination and control in order to exist. —

Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 Better Habitat and Hunting in Roadless Areas Looking specifically at big-game species in the West, where around 87 percent of our National Forests are located, roadless areas provide the core habitat that elk, mule deer, and other critters rely on. —

Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026 The core of this book, stripping away the weird digressions, is about how society makes monsters. —

Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Inflation is still running a full percentage point above the Fed’s 2% target, with core PCE at 3%. —

Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for core

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Noun

Those most at risk to the heat included people over 60 years old, under 12 years old, or those pregnant, diabetic, having a heart condition.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Of the stubborn hearts in these mountains of mine who wore pride like a coat and refused to bow beneath the shadows these mountains could cast in both heart and spirit.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026