core

[kawr] / kɔr /

NOUN

center, gist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basis body bottom line crux essence focus foundation heart importance nucleus origin root substance thrust

STRONG

amount base bulk burden consequence corpus import kernel mass meat middle midpoint midst nub pith pivot purport quick significance staple upshot

WEAK

main idea meat and potatoes nitty gritty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exterior exteriority outside

STRONG

cause insignificance source unimportance

WEAK

covering perimeter surface

Example Sentences

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The company named the core of its product, Ontology, after the branch of metaphysics that studies existence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The core CPI is seen rising 2.7%, compared with 2.5% previously.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

One of the core characteristics of the simulation genre is its soothingly repetitive jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The port operator has no major asset exposure to the core Persian Gulf region, limiting any drag from the Middle East conflict, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But he knew that nothing was more important than getting water into the melting core.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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