as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
There are kernels of truth in all this.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
To be fair to Kemp, some of his criticisms are not without a kernel of truth.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The extra-sweet summer peaches take center stage, but the slightly gritty corn cake with whole kernels may have been my favorite part.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Fresh, sweet kernels of corn add crunch to this soup.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
To be fair to Kemp, some of his criticisms are not without a kernel of truth.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The extra-sweet summer peaches take center stage, but the slightly gritty corn cake with whole kernels may have been my favorite part.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Fresh, sweet kernels of corn add crunch to this soup.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kernel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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Although his own roots are Baptist, the North Little Rock native is no stranger to the Methodist hymnal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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That legacy hasn’t faded, but the region feels freshly alive these days as chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs put down roots.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Startups are advertising ‘AI employees’ and the likes of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz are talking of AI ‘productizing and unbundling’ the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector that executes the core functions of corporations around the globe.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Why This Refurbished Powerhouse Is Worth It The Surface Book 3 combines an elegant aluminum body with a 15-inch PixelSense touch screen, backed by a quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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In essence, the device aims to replace a lymphatic massage or gua sha, offering fascia release, fluid drainage, and smoother texture in one handheld gadget.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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Matsui, a Democrat, said time is of the essence, and called on her Republican colleagues to negotiate.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure May Rise Green tea supports heart health, but may temporarily raise heart rate and blood pressure due to its caffeine content.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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These are lessons that leaders should take to heart and employ much more today.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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