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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
At its core, a romantic home feels welcoming, warm, and intimate.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
At the core of that shift is earlier recognition.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026
McBride, who had missed the Knicks‘ last four games with what the team called left ankle soreness, is reportedly expected to undergo surgery to address a core muscle injury and could miss the rest of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
A little formal maybe, but warm at its core.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
At the core of that shift is earlier recognition.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026
McBride, who had missed the Knicks‘ last four games with what the team called left ankle soreness, is reportedly expected to undergo surgery to address a core muscle injury and could miss the rest of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
A little formal maybe, but warm at its core.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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Surgery, cancer, heart and lung diseases, age (over 40 years old) and family history are among risk factors for developing a pulmonary embolism, per Medline Plus.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In January, lawyer Robert Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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With Sam Darnold under center, the Seahawks were third in points scored and eighth in yards gained.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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And the essence of democracy — public debate over public policy — would be hollowed out entirely.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the nation enters its next 250 years, working toward reestablishing the concept as a reality for millions of people who have fallen behind may be vital to maintaining the essence of the American promise.—
Mark Robert Rank,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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For many Americans, the most vulnerable eating decisions of the day happen between lunch and dinner, and those decisions could have long-term consequences for how the body and brain handle blood sugar later in the day, according to recent research and reports.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 251 hostages taken in the attack were returned to Israel in various ceasefire agreements, with the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the final body in Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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That gives Bhusri a solid chunk of time to see if a cofounder in the CEO seat can have an impact on the stock price in the midst of an AI tidal wave.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The union is currently in the midst of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a successor agreement that would build on the previous deal.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The crushing weight of those numbers froze my soul.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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As someone who moved to the South not knowing a soul, building a network has been key.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, the area became a hub with saloons, butchers, bakeries and department stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Natasha Sutherland is the executive director of Florida Watch, a nonprofit communications and research hub.—
Natasha Sutherland,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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