as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the crux of the problem is that the school's current budget is totally inadequate
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Recent Examples of crux
In a crux: Green lights help identify moments of genuine alignment, ensuring both partners step forward with confidence.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Trump has undermined the entire crux of the argument with a new third way.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The main crux of gameplay needs to encompass all the system’s overlapping design elements and maximize them for all senses.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
The true crux of the matter, though, is that the very expectations Henry criticizes fans for having were set for them, by none other than himself and his fellow owners.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 June 2024
See All Example Sentences for crux
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Trump has undermined the entire crux of the argument with a new third way.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The main crux of gameplay needs to encompass all the system’s overlapping design elements and maximize them for all senses.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
The true crux of the matter, though, is that the very expectations Henry criticizes fans for having were set for them, by none other than himself and his fellow owners.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crux
Noun
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In essence, this would mean that alpha particles (helium nuclei) released by decaying uranium (or some other fissile material) would be focused through engine nozzles to generate thrust.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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For the chaotic essence of Catania, head (at the crack of dawn) to its 19th-century fish market under the Archi della Marina.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Taken together, the list reads like a snapshot of a category that’s evolving quickly while still holding onto its roots.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to Natacha Bonjout, French pharmacist and founder of Bonjout Beauty, the ingredient is based on plant extract Anemarrhena asphodeloides root, which is rich in sarsasapogenin to stimulate fat cells.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mobile units have core tasks of license plate collection and vehicle pattern tracking.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The birth of Endeavor startled Hollywood, but Endeavor’s subsequent takeover of powerhouse William Morris shook the town to its core.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vidal was struck five times and bullets hit his heart, lung, liver and pancreas.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fan notably appeared to remove his Durant jersey at some point before the second clip began.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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At no point in any of the videos reviewed by CNN can Pretti be seen wielding a weapon; he is seen carrying a cellphone in one hand earlier in the encounter.—
Thomas Bordeaux,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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An on-board grain feeder delivers the corn kernels into a delivery truck which drives it to a packaging center.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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