Thesaurus results for KERNELS

kernels

noun

plural of kernel

as in roots

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 kernels Sugar brings just the right sweetness, and corn kernels—fresh or frozen—ensure each bite is loaded with corn flavor. — Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 Harvesting too early on immature beds also affects the maturation of the rice kernels over time, officials said. — Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The damp fibers grab onto the silky strands and lift them away from the kernels in just a few passes. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 The kernels are crisp and juicy, with a naturally sweet and milky flavor that shines in the salad. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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The clothing brand, known for its buttery soft denim pants, started in 2002 with the aim to combine British roots with the energy of New York City’s fashion with a modern twist.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
The arrival of Alma, a real estate developer from Madrid who settles in Gazulea with her two daughters, disrupts the community’s life and sparks a conflict between the town’s future and the preservation of its roots.

— Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

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The cores can preserve physical and chemical evidence of geological processes that occurred over long periods.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Their on-wafer 2D mesh fabric spans the entire surface of the wafer, letting any of its 900,000 AI cores talk to any other directly without data leaving the silicon.

— Nandan Nayampally, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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Brockman’s message received 40 hearts, five checkmarks, and three thank-you emojis.

— Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

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Wittgenstein proposed to abandon the appeal to essences for the concept of family resemblance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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