gists

noun

plural of gist
as in essences
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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  1. essences
  2. hearts
  3. roots
  4. kernels
  5. cores
  6. points
  7. sums
Noun
  • In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • The imagery particularly works for Haaland, 6ft 5in (196cm) and fond of a 6,000-calorie-a-day diet that includes cow hearts, liver and raw milk.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison, in a Thursday night news release announcing Wardlaw’s arrest, said the department’s hearts were with the young man’s family and friends.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • The clinical roots trace back to Norway in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, when educator and therapist Olav Skille pioneered vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) for pain, spasticity and relaxation.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The roots of Suki’s personality and ethos trace back to her hometown in Wilmington, Delaware.
    — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of roots
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  • The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Most storm cores are expected to rain over Eastern Oregon and south of the Snake River, the forecaster said.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
  • Two days after the incident, a developer told the Wall Street Journal that the days of high-wire stunts—like pulling out cores and sticking extra floors on the roof—might belong to the past.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1).
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The new dishes on Oceania Allura, the new restaurant coming to Oceania Sonata, and the garden newly reopened in Monaco—each points at the same plain fact.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of points
Noun
  • Fintech companies are consumerizing DAFs and automating estate planning, while AI is poised to become a powerful philanthropic advisor, influencing where vast sums are directed.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of sums
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