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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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Is there any kernel of truth to anything she’s saying?

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Implicit in the articles is the sense that there may be a kernel of something good in a society that enables individuals to rise above oppression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Many of his claims have a kernel of truth to them.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

Rhys: You know what’s funny, talk about the absolute kernel and beginning of those people under the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

I crunched the hard kernel while I cracked another.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo