Thesaurus results for GIST

gist

noun

ˈjist

as in essence

the central part or aspect of something under consideration didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation

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Recent Examples of gist Audiences needn’t know the specifics of the film’s story — or the onslaught of cultural throwaway jokes — to get the narrative gist within the madness. —

Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 The show’s gist isn’t unlike the shows that have come before it: After a rotation of dates in a sleepaway-camp-esque setting, pairs will start to form. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 If not, the basic gist: Buy a present (typically within a certain budget) and bring it, wrapped, to the big event. —

Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2025 The general gist is that these things all work, but the effects are variable, personal, and context-specific. —

Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gist

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After Mamdani captured the nomination last summer, Lander was reportedly angling to become first deputy mayor—in essence, chief lieutenant—in the new administration.

— Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
That essence of the girl who feels worthless and fears she’ll be found out by everyone still exists in Yasmin in Season 4.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 June 2026