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
Iconic stories from the likes of Fred Bear have been told and retold, but much of the pith gets lost over time — and our heroes become more myth than human.
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Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 6 Apr. 2022
Use a knife to remove peel and pith of all 4 oranges; slice crosswise into rounds.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of these scenes are beautifully drawn, with the wit, pith and undercurrent of sadness characteristic of Harrison’s best work.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
Remove pith: While removing the seeds, the pith may come along.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 6 Apr. 2022
Use a knife to remove peel and pith of all 4 oranges; slice crosswise into rounds.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of these scenes are beautifully drawn, with the wit, pith and undercurrent of sadness characteristic of Harrison’s best work.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
Remove pith: While removing the seeds, the pith may come along.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for pith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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But Bob Prevost is still an American and a lifelong White Sox fan, befitting his South Side roots.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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When roots are a few inches long, pot the plant up in a container filled with potting medium.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
Noun
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La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Noun
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At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Following the faith’s core beliefs in nonviolence and justice, Quakers have demonstrated for the abolition of slavery, in favor of the suffrage movement, against both World Wars, and the U.S. roles in the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, said Ross Brubeck, 38, one of the Quaker march organizers.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The remaining kernel is known as the groat, says Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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More than 36 years after the release of the 486 and 18 years after Intel stopped making them, leaders of the Linux kernel believe the project can improve itself by leaving i486 support behind.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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