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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
Elote This playful pastry is shaped like an ear of corn, complete with ridges that look like kernels.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
There are kernels of truth in all this.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 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
Scaping off the kernels with a knife and eating it with a fork.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cut kernels from corn and set aside until ready to serve.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
With pink kernels that glimmer like precious stones?
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
There are kernels of truth in all this.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 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
Scaping off the kernels with a knife and eating it with a fork.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cut kernels from corn and set aside until ready to serve.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
With pink kernels that glimmer like precious stones?
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
Noun
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For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The inclusion of low-power cores is new with this generation.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her perky protagonist notably navigated a romantic relationship with vampire Bill Compton and explored the roots of her own fairy ancestry.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The brand, which began as a music label in 2002 before adding a ready-to-wear line in 2005, will retain Maison Kitsuné’s youth culture roots while targeting a more mature audience.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Where would our legacy live, if banned from the Internet, besides our heads and our hearts?—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Kernels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernels. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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