Definitions

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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“OpenAI is becoming the core infrastructure for AI, making it possible for people around the world and businesses, big and small, to just build things,” the company said in a blog post.

From MarketWatch

At its core, the report found that breaking into a crypto wallet through quantum computing may take fewer resources than previously expected.

From MarketWatch

With those costs in mind, the company has made reducing its financing rates and issuing investment-grade debt a core goal.

From Barron's

“The core driver remains the Iran conflict and its impact on oil, inflation expectations, and growth risks,” they added.

From Barron's

“When you deal with long-distance freight and complex scheduling, if suddenly you become unavailable as core infrastructure to your customers, well, the damage ripples through the entire economy,” said Diari.

From The Wall Street Journal

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