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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
Forensic social work, at its core, applies social work principles to legal systems and to the people impacted by them.
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
At its core are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like Baltimore Medical System, which provide primary care and wraparound support regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
—Jacob Murphy, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
The spin-off allowed the parent company to focus on its core business and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases .
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
At its core are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like Baltimore Medical System, which provide primary care and wraparound support regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
—Jacob Murphy, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
The spin-off allowed the parent company to focus on its core business and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases .
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Nicola shared additional photos on her Instagram Stories, including one of her and someone who appeared to be Brooklyn making a heart with their hands as the sun hit above them.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Cape Coral was at the center of the 2008 bursting of the U.S. housing market's bubble, with a speculative mania taking over the city in the years leading to the crisis, and is still Florida's foreclosure capital.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Given that it is supposed to be a raw, honest re-telling of a couple finding light amid disaster, The Observer report called the very essence of the book into question.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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In essence, branding is making that special impression that brings customers back again and again.—
Jon Stojan,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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On July 7, Segura’s body was found in the river in what officers said was an accidental drowning.—
Paloma Chavez
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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The sister's bodies were found together 15 miles downriver, CBS Texas reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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Two, one in Hawaii and one in Alaska, are in the midst of active and ongoing – but relatively small and non-threatening – eruptions.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The club is in the midst of the Teal Rising Cup, a four-team tournament played at CPKC Stadium, and several of Current players have been called up to national teams.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Simmons considered Ragsdale the heart and soul of her camp, both spiritual leader and educator.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Across our footprint, 1,000+ founders activated in our business hubs—contributed, connected, and claimed space in the future of culture and commerce.—
ESSENCE Staff,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Like in the United States, Australian campuses were once the hub of pro-Palestinian protests led by students who pitched tents demanding action to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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The roots of stargazing date back centuries to ancient civilizations like the Babylonians and Egyptians who practiced stargazing for navigation, agriculture and religious purposes.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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And don’t let its age fool you: while the hotel feels connected to its roots, there’s nothing stuffy or antiquated about it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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