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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
Orlando acquired guard Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal, breaking up the core group in Memphis.
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
There’s a certain je ne se quais about the character's foul-mouthed antics that have tickled audiences to their rotten cores.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
Bitcoin’s Code Remains Decentralized, But The Politics Are Shifting
Despite growing political entanglements, Bitcoin’s core code has not changed.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Mayor Lauren McLean said the new hotels are helping link the core of downtown to other parts of downtown along Grove Street.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
There’s a certain je ne se quais about the character's foul-mouthed antics that have tickled audiences to their rotten cores.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
Bitcoin’s Code Remains Decentralized, But The Politics Are Shifting
Despite growing political entanglements, Bitcoin’s core code has not changed.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Mayor Lauren McLean said the new hotels are helping link the core of downtown to other parts of downtown along Grove Street.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 June 2025
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Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The shifting narratives reflect the anxiety of Angelenos amid ICE raids targeting immigrants at Home Depots, churches and retail centers.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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New York City, USA; population 8.4 million New York arguably took over from Paris as the center of the art world in the early 20th-century with influential movements like Abstract Expressionism and artists like Pollock and Rothko and later Frankenthaler.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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These teachings, Tolstoy believed, formed the true essence of Christianity, which had been distorted by the church in order to protect its own interests.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
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In essence, all this accomplishes is to enable some devious shopkeepers to charge their fellow Jews even more money in these challenging times for adhering to dietary laws.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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There are articles from the National Library of Medicine that refer to mirror movement as involuntary, simultaneous, identical movements on one side of the body that mirror the voluntary movements from the other side of the body.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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This is not the first time the governing body has taken action on stewards making media remarks in recent years.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a divisional race with the New York Mets that will likely give the winner a first-round bye in October.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Florida is arguably in the midst of a dynasty with no end in sight.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Do not let your body define your soul, let your soul find your body.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Related article Bruce Springsteen’s European tour comes with a warning about the battle for America’s soul Springsteen has not held back on sharing his thoughts about the current White House resident.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Shockley, for instance, worked at Bell Labs, a mid-century hub that invented the modern solar cell and the first portable operating system.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Demonstrations took place in hundreds of U.S. cities, according to Reuters, with large-scale gatherings reported in major hubs such as Philadelphia; Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and New York.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The root of omakase is creativity, and to that end, there’s also a whole lot of uniqueness of concept found even within the omakase realm – and for fans of omakase, there’s some incredible bucket-list experiences that must be enjoyed.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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To remove invasive vines, cut them back to the ground, dig out roots when possible, and apply herbicide directly to fresh cuts with care—never spray near desirable plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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