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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a college campus that was a nucleus of opposition to the war
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as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nucleus of the movement's methodology has always been passive resistance
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Recent Examples of nucleus
Analyzing nitrogen isotopes—different forms of nitrogen that might be heavier or lighter depending on the neutrons in its nucleus—can help archaeologists understand an animal's place in the food chain.
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Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
After 24 hours, the plastic particles had reached the nucleus of the cells, which houses our DNA.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Much of the nucleus of the Dodgers’ success the last few years was acquired by Colletti.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Homegrown talent has historically been the nucleus of Yankees championship teams.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
After 24 hours, the plastic particles had reached the nucleus of the cells, which houses our DNA.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Much of the nucleus of the Dodgers’ success the last few years was acquired by Colletti.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Homegrown talent has historically been the nucleus of Yankees championship teams.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for nucleus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nucleus
Noun
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There was so much clothing donated that donation centers started turning away offers.—
Kristin Deasy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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For her glam, Haddish went with natural makeup and wore her jet-black hair bone straight and parted down the center.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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And Baker didn’t feed Madison a whole lot about who Ani was at her core—leaving a trusting space for Madison to find Ani on her own.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Rams open to potential Kyren Williams extension Rams’ veteran core faces uncertainty this offseason A trade would reduce that dead cap number by $12.52 million; the cap savings increase to $20 million if the trade is designated post-June 1.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now that the four organizations have formerly merged their economic development efforts, the alliance is looking to start a number of initiatives throughout this year to speed up Aurora’s transformation into an innovation hub, according to a news release about the launch event.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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These targets include airfields, military plants, ammunition depots and warehouses, and also oil hubs and refineries, which have supplied President Vladimir Putin's military with fuel in the ongoing conflict.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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Photo by David Di Gregorio Guyana New direct flights from New York and Miami and rapid development in the country’s capital, Georgetown, are making this remote South American country more accessible.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
5 Feb. 2025
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General view of the City of London skyline, the capital’s financial district, in October.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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And then a character would come on screen and there would be an essence or an energy, or even just a costume.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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But how did stars such as A$AP Rocky and Pharrell stumble upon the store, especially given Tokyo is a mecca for vintage?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Gunnison’s Hartman Rocks, one of the state’s most iconic mountain biking areas, is also a mecca for winter pedaling.—
Shauna Farnell,
The Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2025
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This clash at Bowman Gray this year was meant to contrast with the innovative formats seen in LA Clash, an attempt to lure new audiences while still honoring the traditional roots of the sport.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Nucleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nucleus. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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