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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crux
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is an amalgam of Hollywood archetypes, the essence of a big-screen hero boiled down and maybe left on the stove too long.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Each pad is soaked in a calming essence built around the brand’s proprietary Artemisia-Cica blend—a K-beauty-favorite pairing of artemisia (mugwort) and Centella asiatica.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Babcock, 76, has come a long way from early 1970s Philadelphia Inquirer scribe to renowned Dallas attorney, but his extensive sports roots uniquely qualify him as the Mavericks’ lead counsel in their legal squabble with the Stars.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The safest strategy is to incorporate turmeric root and spice into more of your meals.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then, about four to five billion years later, our Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core, evolving into a red giant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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For short-term rentals, check out the Historic District or find more affordable options in the Midtown area or other neighborhoods a little farther out from the city’s core.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Damian Lillard became only the third player to win the three-point contest three times, scoring 29 points at Intuit Dome.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The drinks themselves Berghain’s drink selection is certainly not the club’s main point of attraction.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Among fortified cereals, ready-to-eat whole-grain kernel options tend to contain the most iron.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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There’s still a kernel of disbelief that this is his job.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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