Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roots
• cores
• hearts
• essences
• nuclei
• meats
• points
• sums
• nubbins
• nets
• piths
• gists
• nubs
• bottom lines
• meat and potatoes
• centerpieces
• pivots
• themes
• subjects
• keynotes
• cruxes
• contents
• directions
• substances
• bull's-eyes
• tenors
• bodies
• courses
• drifts
• hypotheses
• theses
• propositions
• purports

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kernels

Generally, boiling frozen corn anywhere from eight to 10 minutes is enough for the kernels to turn bright yellow and plump. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Milk Stage of Kernels Check the kernels on an ear by poking it with your fingernail. — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

Training and custom kernels still require extensive adaptation, though, and CANN itself has been described as bug-prone and less stable than CUDA. — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

During the final few minutes of cooking, check the corn frequently—even an extra minute or two can make the difference between juicy, tender kernels and dry, shriveled ones. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026