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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 Stericycle business acquired by Waste Management last year should see its core growth profile rise from the low single digits to mid-single digits, the analyst added.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2025
In the 1990s, a sediment core extracted from Lake Chichancanab provided the first paleoclimatic evidence of a severe drought at the end of the Classic period.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
But the core concept has been expanded in smart and surprisingly thrilling ways.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2025
In the 1990s, a sediment core extracted from Lake Chichancanab provided the first paleoclimatic evidence of a severe drought at the end of the Classic period.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
But the core concept has been expanded in smart and surprisingly thrilling ways.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
Noun
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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In both the book and the Kurosawa film, the tycoon at the center of the story’s conflict is in the shoe business.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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But neither of those options would satisfy Eleanor, who needs to be at the center of the action.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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European football’s governing body positions its tournaments to dominate the end of each season.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The park is in the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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And in the midst of this are marvelous moments of complex character affection (and disdain) between Smart and Einbinder.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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New fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura helped here as Raducanu refused to yield to her opponent or the clay surface which can sap the soul as well as stamina.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In the Roman Catholic Church, popes have shown openness to evolution while insisting that the human soul is a divine creation.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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This is a massive obstacle, as China is a major minerals processing hub.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Brian Trainer, who founded the Sacramento Spur Club in 2014, helped cement Zebra Club as a Tottenham fan hub.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Its comprehensive survey from the roots to the legacy of slavery serves to promote healing.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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