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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
Stick also makes excellent use of Wilson’s familiar persona, introducing him first as a fast-talking charmer before gradually peeling away the protective layers to expose the sadness at its core.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
At its core, the package seeks to extend the tax cuts approved in 2017, during Trump’s first term at the White House, and add new ones the president campaigned on, including no taxes on tips and others.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Again, the campaign reflected how activism was embedded at the core of American Jewish identity.
—Time, 3 June 2025
Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
At its core, the package seeks to extend the tax cuts approved in 2017, during Trump’s first term at the White House, and add new ones the president campaigned on, including no taxes on tips and others.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Again, the campaign reflected how activism was embedded at the core of American Jewish identity.
—Time, 3 June 2025
Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 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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Four detainees have escaped from a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey, which has been the center of protests since its opening in May and where both a sitting congresswoman and Newark’s mayor have been arrested.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Quotable Time is of the essence for these students.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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In a clip shared across social media, multiple men are seen throwing punches, body slamming, and attempting to break up the violence as onlookers watch and record each moment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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No small feat for a body that’s endured more than 45 years of extreme athletics.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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As previously reported, the S2 finale found the Enterprise under vicious attack by the Gorn, who were in the midst of invading one of the Federation's colony worlds.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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Rothman, Ross and Kaplan are still in the midst of their six-year terms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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One such soul was Madeline Buol (1902–1986), a devout Catholic and beauty shop owner living in Dubuque, IA, right across the Mississippi River from Dickeyville.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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See, what’s not on the Niagara Falls/Buffalo brochure is that Buffalo’s got a whole lotta soul.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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With more than 300 employees and offices in California, Illinois, Florida, and India — as well as regional hubs in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona — IDIQ continues to scale its reach while staying rooted in its original vision.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Unable to enlist in the army during World War II owing to a weak heart, Garfield instead, along with Bette Davis, established the Hollywood Canteen, the famous hub for servicemen stopping through Los Angeles.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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According to engineers and robotics experts, the root cause of the malfunction was a combination of software and design oversight.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Targeted Treatment for Inherited Disease in Infants More tools than ever before are available to address the root cause when a concerning genetic change is detected.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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