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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my very core I knew that an injustice was being committed
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the capitol building is the core of the political life of the state
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
a starfish can even survive the division of its core into two parts; both halves then regenerate
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Recent Examples of core
The focus should be on ensuring frontline workers and core services come first before middle management growth.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
First, our focus has been growing the core business to achieve the 20% margin guide.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Also starring a friend group navigating life in the Big Apple, NBC’s Friends premiered in September 1994 and ran for 10 seasons with a core cast of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Kaneda’s core concept that Japan should focus more on quality than overwhelming force would inspire the Yamato and Mushashi in the 1930s.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
First, our focus has been growing the core business to achieve the 20% margin guide.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Also starring a friend group navigating life in the Big Apple, NBC’s Friends premiered in September 1994 and ran for 10 seasons with a core cast of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Kaneda’s core concept that Japan should focus more on quality than overwhelming force would inspire the Yamato and Mushashi in the 1930s.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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Eating snacks rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and fiber can help lower blood pressure and support heart health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Small habits and lifestyle changes can also benefit your blood pressure and overall heart health.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
Noun
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At that time, around 200 public hospitals, along with federally qualified health centers, were eligible for 340B pricing.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The aye-aye, in essence, became a woodpecker by primate standards.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The Mario series was maturing alongside the greater video-game landscape, but its childlike essence remained—not through docile cuteness, but through a more grandiose fusion of wonder, whimsy, and wistfulness.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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Attacks on our bodies and identities are happening now.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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James is just returning from yet another hamstring injury, and there have to be serious concerns over whether his body can handle the demands of a major tournament.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Fast-forward nearly three hundred years, Koselleck writes, and listen to the Jacobin leader Maximilien Robespierre speaking in the midst of the French Revolution, in 1793.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Calvo’s efforts to get the hospitals and other businesses, condominiums and residents to pay overdue bills come as the city is in the midst of a court battle with Miami-Dade County, which has accused the city of owing nearly $18 million in unpaid utility bills.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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The act of singing with my sisters, Kara Jackson and Denitia, is a balm for my soul, and a wind at my back to keep on.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Beale Street in Memphis is best known for the blues, but the city was also the cradle of soul and rock ‘n’ roll and is one of the best places on the planet to catch live tunes today.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Travellers flying in or out of the hub ogled the spectacle, a display of sudden corporate collapse.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Affordability is one of the most urgent challenges facing our region, and the county must take a more active role in addressing its root causes.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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