cruxes

noun

variants also cruces
plural of crux
as in roots
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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  1. roots
  2. essences
  3. kernels
  4. cores
  5. hearts
  6. points
Noun
  • The gel texture lightly clarifies the scalp and volumizes the roots with the help of salicylic and glutamic acids.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • The damp fibers grab onto the silky strands and lift them away from the kernels in just a few passes.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Your knives go on the outside of these narrow, freestanding blocks, which typically have wooden exteriors and magnetic cores.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Americans from the urban cores to rural outskirts are objecting to these facilities, which house the servers and networking equipment used for AI and other digital services.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • Colorado went into Georgia Tech — playing in its first sellout home-opener in 20 years — and ripped their hearts out.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Roughly 450 users reacted with likes or hearts, while about 480 responded with laughing emojis, underscoring the divided response.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • This year, Oura, one of the tournament’s sponsors, set up a recovery station near Court 5 with thermal imaging to test body temperature and cooling stations to relax between points.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The 24-year-old had a career-high 56 points last season and is entering the final year of a two-year, $3 million average annual value contract.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of points
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“Cruxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruxes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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