Synonyms of kernel

kernel

noun

ˈkər-nᵊl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• root
• core
• essence
• heart
• meat
• point
• nucleus
• sum
• pith
• bottom line
• crux
• gist
• pivot
• sum and substance
• nub
• net
• keynote
• centerpiece
• meat and potatoes
• theme
• subject
• nubbin
• tenor
• bull's-eye
• the long and short
• content
• substance
• direction
• body
• course
• drift
• thesis
• hypothesis
• proposition
• purport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kernel

Corn-Sausage Chowder Pork sausage, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, potatoes, and whole-kernel corn come together quickly for a delicious weeknight dinner. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026

There's a kernel of truth to it; Ohtani was clearly limited by several injuries down the stretch, with a lengthy slump accompanying an increase in chase rate and swing and miss. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The kernels also give you more control over how to prepare the popcorn. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2026

According to Farmers’ Almanac, the kernel takes one of three shapes, each representing a different forecast. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026