as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
There’s a monarch butterfly and corn kernels and profiles of Honest Abe.
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Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, these nuts don't come from unlucky animals but are actually fleshy round kernels within the seeds of the Eurale ferox flower, an aquatic plant that belongs to the water lily family.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Her show at Hauser & Wirth in Chelsea is a body of work made in response to this bewildering kernel of human-and-galactic history.
—Zoë Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Late November meant harvest season on the reservation, and the driver offloaded yellow corn kernels, gathered from the nearby fields, into the grain silos before pulling his big rig away.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
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Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, these nuts don't come from unlucky animals but are actually fleshy round kernels within the seeds of the Eurale ferox flower, an aquatic plant that belongs to the water lily family.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Her show at Hauser & Wirth in Chelsea is a body of work made in response to this bewildering kernel of human-and-galactic history.
—Zoë Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Late November meant harvest season on the reservation, and the driver offloaded yellow corn kernels, gathered from the nearby fields, into the grain silos before pulling his big rig away.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for kernel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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The Harris campaign played up Walz's working-class roots, background in the National Guard and experiences as a school teacher and football coach in the 2024 election won by President Donald Trump.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mary leaned into her religious roots during her reign, prioritizing education initiatives and religious reform in both England and its colonies.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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President Trump has publicly said any peace rested on Ukraine ending its NATO ambitions and relinquishing territory seized by Moscow — in essence ceding to two key Russian demands.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Gabriel Moses, the short film explores the essence of human connection through the rich and vibrant lens of West African culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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