to the core
idiom
: in a very complete or extreme way
—used for emphasis
He is patriotic to the core.
Her family is English to the core.
He's rotten to the core.
They were shaken to the core.
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The loss of more than 100 lives, many of them children, to Hill Country floods over the July Fourth weekend has shaken Texans to the core.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
Tisch’s decision rattled Sammy Feliz and his family to the core.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
The Fire sign and the toy are powerhouses to the core, even though Rocky is silent for most of the film.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 June 2025
Juggling diverse backgrounds and experiences can become increasingly challenging as your organization grows, requiring effective delegation and adaptive leadership styles that enable team members to consistently contribute to the core mission.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
Tisch’s decision rattled Sammy Feliz and his family to the core.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
The Fire sign and the toy are powerhouses to the core, even though Rocky is silent for most of the film.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 June 2025
Juggling diverse backgrounds and experiences can become increasingly challenging as your organization grows, requiring effective delegation and adaptive leadership styles that enable team members to consistently contribute to the core mission.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the core
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“To the core.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20core. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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