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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For anyone hoping to catch this year’s superbloom, time is of the essence.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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They were introduced in the 1960s, but something about their branding and essence feels straight out of the 1990s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Culver's root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout the summer.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Curcumin Curcumin is a natural compound found in the root of the turmeric plant that gives turmeric its yellow color and has beneficial properties.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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The project recently received air turbine units, generators, electric motors, molten salt storage tanks, and other core equipment from Shanghai Electric.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of the administrators may focus on administering the obesity benefits to employees, dealing with core functions such as enrollment, eligibility, claims and more.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her great, big burlesque performance is a striptease that, layer by layer, reveals her narcissism, her naïveté and her broken heart.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Degarmo says the pig has been feeling depressed since she’s been without his family for many months, noting that pigs could die of a broken heart.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Henderson had 11, Ernest Udeh had eight rebounds and Noam Dovrat chipped in nine points.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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South Carolina commit Jerzy Robinson, who had netted 32 points in Sierra Canyon’s victory over Ontario Christian in the Southern Section final, scored 26 points against the Lightning, who had a 22-game winning streak broken by Ontario Christian in the section semifinals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the bacon and sausage, this queso is packed with filling black beans, corn kernels, scallions, cheese, jalapeños, and our favorite, Rotel tomatoes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, pollination may occur during extreme summer heat, reducing kernels on your cobs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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