as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
finally got to the pith of the discussion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pith
Native honeysuckles will have solid piths, whereas non-native, invasive honeysuckles will have hollow piths.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
The citrus here is used in its entirety, skin, pith, flesh, and all.
—
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
Orange pith is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pith
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
The citrus here is used in its entirety, skin, pith, flesh, and all.
—
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
Orange pith is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
-
Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer.
-
The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
Noun
-
The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
-
In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
Noun
-
Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
-
Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.
Noun
-
Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
-
Sperm production works best at a temperature slightly cooler than core body temperature.
Noun
-
The three benchmarks Recursive used involve training a small language model, improving AI training speed, and optimizing a GPU kernel, the tiny mathematical steps that a GPU has to perform to train or run an AI model.
-
Grill ears in their husks, then cut the kernels from the cob and add them to salads, salsas, grain bowls, or vegetable dishes.
Cite this Entry
“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
