Core and Theme

Core

Core noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.

Usage example: at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us

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Theme and core are semantically related In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Core".

Nearby Words: cored, coring

Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Usage example: this dance piece deals with the timeless themes of birth and death

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Core and theme are semantically related in gist topic. Sometimes you can use "Core" instead a noun "Theme".

Nearby Word: thematic

old	old core	old theme
special	special core	special theme
normal	normal core	normal theme
complete	complete core	complete theme
Other adjectives: original, single, strong, actual, entire, real, main, new, primary, central.

Digimon Tamers: This specific season dealt with this trope as a core, since the very intention was to transform the core fantasy-esque setting of the series into a more realistic sci-fi theme.

Source: Reality Ensues / Anime and Manga
In Command, virtually everyone gets their own theme (the core team gets two each), save two certain characters.

Source: Video Game / Star Fox
This represents the Arkham series' deviation from Batman's core themes of crimefighting to a Beat-Em-Up of endless annoying thugs, which subverts the theme of mercy due to excessive violence.

Source: The Oner

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