Core and Peripheral

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Core

Core noun - The seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions.
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Peripheral is an antonym for core.
Nearby Words: cored, coring

Peripheral

Peripheral adjective - Available to supply something extra when needed.
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Core is an antonym for peripheral.
Nearby Word: periphery
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  • Comic Book / Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Limited Social Circle: Played with; although the series follows a core cast of about five or six friends, MJ is a popular and well-liked girl so we frequently see her talking to and hanging out with peripheral characters to underline this.
    Source: Comic Book / Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane
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