as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
finally got to the pith of the discussion
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Recent Examples of pith
The citrus here is used in its entirety, skin, pith, flesh, and all.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
However, unlike the outer peel, small pieces of the pith often remain attached to the orange segments.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Lemon peel also includes the white layer underneath, called the pith, which contains a variety of nutrients and plant compounds, according to May Tom, RD, a functional medicine dietitian.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
However, unlike the outer peel, small pieces of the pith often remain attached to the orange segments.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Lemon peel also includes the white layer underneath, called the pith, which contains a variety of nutrients and plant compounds, according to May Tom, RD, a functional medicine dietitian.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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Maintain an even supply of moisture to reduce stress on the plant, and water at the roots with a drip hose instead of overhead watering to avoid spreading disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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According to legend, the pithiviers has its roots in the first century, when Gauls combined local flour with almonds brought by Roman traders.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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If Chartreuse is tasting the essence of the forest from Gaia’s own breast, then Fernet is more like shaking hands with the devil.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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The last album began in essence as an experiment, to see if Dogstar had another chapter in them.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 May 2026
Noun
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My heart breaks for the families of these young people.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Cranberries are known to fight bacteria and protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs), while blueberries are rich in antioxidants and support overall brain and heart health.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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And his age fits perfectly with the Sabres’ core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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At its core, KYA focuses on making sure there’s a verified bond between an AI agent and a real human user.—
Andrew Sever,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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In our version, corn is charred, then the kernels are cut off and combined with jicama, chiles, cilantro, oil, cheese, and lime juice.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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