as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
finally got to the pith of the discussion
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Recent Examples of pith
Iconic stories from the likes of Fred Bear have been told and retold, but much of the pith gets lost over time — and our heroes become more myth than human.
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Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 6 Apr. 2022
Use a knife to remove peel and pith of all 4 oranges; slice crosswise into rounds.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of these scenes are beautifully drawn, with the wit, pith and undercurrent of sadness characteristic of Harrison’s best work.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
Remove pith: While removing the seeds, the pith may come along.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 6 Apr. 2022
Use a knife to remove peel and pith of all 4 oranges; slice crosswise into rounds.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of these scenes are beautifully drawn, with the wit, pith and undercurrent of sadness characteristic of Harrison’s best work.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
Remove pith: While removing the seeds, the pith may come along.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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But new evidence suggests this spicy root may also benefit something even more vital: your heart.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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But Bob Prevost is still an American and a lifelong White Sox fan, befitting his South Side roots.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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While my heart will forever yearn for an alternate reality where Bobby Nash is alive and well, my head knows that Peter Krause‘s beloved 9-1-1 character is indeed six feet under.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Nonetheless all reactions are enough to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) The week ahead is bringing a lot of attention to your core relationships, Aries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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These are all executives marketing their products, obviously, but is there even a kernel of possibility in these predictions?—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Realizing that person flat out fell for all the affection and the little kernels of probably very true and mutual love.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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