kernel

[kur-nl] / ˈkɜr nl /

NOUN

seed, essence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fruit grain meat morsel nut

STRONG

atom bit center core crux germ gist heart hub keynote marrow matter nub nubbin part piece pith root substance upshot

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside periphery surface whole

Example Sentences

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Some chains are testing organic kernels, lower-salt offerings and alternative cooking oils.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they need to find the kernel of truth in the complaints, without explaining them away.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s still a kernel of disbelief that this is his job.

From Los Angeles Times

I laid them out to dry, and a few days later, tried to crack them open to eat their kernels.

From Literature

Auntie Nina carefully wipes the rice she dropped, each kernel into her napkin.

From Literature