core

noun

ˈkȯr How to pronounce core (audio)
Definition of corenext
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
as in midst
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface the mountain rises from ground that is almost precisely at the island's core

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Recent Examples of core The individual cores may not be as powerful as those on the Mac Studio with M4 Max, but the sheer number of CPU and GPU cores will deliver top performance in the most demanding applications. — PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025 Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 Additional core features on both guitars include multiple connectivity options — wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth — and an eight-button navigation hub, an analog stick for menu navigation, and a Hall-effect whammy bar for enhanced durability. — Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 In an interview with TIME, Golden discussed how the party should speak to swing voters, how to rebuild trust, and how to reposition the working class at the core of the Democratic coalition. — Charlotte Alter, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for core
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  1. heart
  2. center
  3. essence
  4. body
  5. midst
  6. soul
  7. hub
  8. root
Noun
  • These basic concepts of freedom are at the very heart of Hamilton.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Southwest Coast Though the wild, untamed north and forested center of Grenada are well worth a visit, most travelers stick almost exclusively to the sandy southwest coast.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Hasler likens it to an orchestra of clocks, with the conductor directing from the hypothalamus, a small region within the center of the brain.
    — Sarah Boden, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of center
Noun
  • Since the New Year’s ball dropped, there has been a flood of mixtapes that, with their own regional twist, capture that essence in different ways.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In essence, technology is democratizing coaching and embedding it into organizations and individuals that used to receive very little of it, if at all.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of essence
Noun
  • One of its key predictions was that massive bodies like stars can literally bend light that passes near them.
    — Eric Mack, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The bottom line At-home laser hair removal can be a very convenient—and more affordable—option for some people in both small and larger areas of the body, namely in those with light skin and dark hair.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of body
Noun
  • The Panthers are in the midst of a rare rough patch, having dropped three of their past four games, including blowing a third-period lead in two of those defeats.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
  • That’s why the Maryland demand – coming in the midst of a swirl of legislative hostility and intense legal scrutiny – seems like a much bigger deal than the prior cease-and-desist letters.
    — Daniel Wallach, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of midst
Noun
  • The last game in front of the old soul of the ground was the FA Youth Cup final of 1992.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Grace has the most challenging role here, which is to let audiences see the insecure soul peering out from within this new body.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of soul
Noun
  • While Georgia, Texas, California, New York, and Florida lead as the top states for engagement—with Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles as primary hubs—HillmanTok reaches users across all fifty states.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
  • And this week, according to Amazon’s Movers and Shakers List (a hub that features the site’s trending products), shoppers are picking up a variety of time-saving gadgets and helpful tools for the kitchen.
    — Toni Sutton, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Featuring artists such as Talib Kweli, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Terrace Martin, Jean Baylor, and Bilal, the album explores the roots of jazz and Hip-Hop while reimagining their possibilities for the future.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Shabtai shows us a tattoo on his arm that’s a reminder of his grandmother and her roots.
    — Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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