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

In their experiments, the team found silicon in the kernels before irradiation. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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

What has that been like knowing that there are kernels of somebody’s real story in this fictional story? — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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