Definitions

to the core

Part of Speech:

All (2) Adjective (1) Adverb (1)

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dyed-in-the-wool adj.
utterly adv.

ADJECTIVE

dyed-in-the-wool

Synonyms

WEAK

absolute complete confirmed congenital deep-down deep-dyed deep-rooted deep-seated deeply ingrained die-hard entrenched fixed full-fledged genuine hardened infixed ingrained instilled long-standing out and out thorough thoroughgoing through-and-through true unchangeable uncompromising utter well-established

ADVERB

utterly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely altogether completely entirely extremely fully perfectly quite thoroughly totally wholly

WEAK

all all in all exactly hook, line, and sinker in toto just plumb purely to the nth degree well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially partly

WEAK

uncertain

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to the core

“The level of tragedy is so profound that you feel it to the core of your soul. And everybody feels the same thing.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Professional to the core, Grande was never less than magnetic on stage.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

The selection of Shamieh as Jain’s successor is a nod to the core role reinsurance plays in Berkshire’s operations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

“That outcome is unacceptable and runs counter to the core of what this office stands for,” said Juan Pablo Cervantes, county clerk-recorder and registrar of voters, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

Green to the core, Seabiscuit was all over the track, streaking out with the early leaders as they tried to keep up with Myrtlewood.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

to the core

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