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 finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering notes of raspberry, lime pith, and a subtle echo of juniper and angelica bitterness that keeps it dry and tonic-friendly.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Fiber The pith is rich in fiber, which supports digestive and heart health.
—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
Use a knife or vegetable peeler to cut a wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the pith.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Fiber The pith is rich in fiber, which supports digestive and heart health.
—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
Use a knife or vegetable peeler to cut a wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the pith.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
Noun
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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If this is on your mind, move forward, because time is of the essence.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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For instance, imagine that the young man with a heart rhythm problem was temporarily unconsciousness, and so his medical team had to instead consult his proxy regarding placement of the pacemaker.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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Social engagement, community involvement, and faith in the structures that organize daily life are among the study’s core predictors of whether an older adult feels their life has meaning—and all of them depend, at least in part, on trust.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Creating pieces that make women feel comfortable and confident through every stage of motherhood has always been at the core of Bumpsuit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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In his work, the unfathomable is what most powerfully involves us—some private kernel of feeling that resists interpretation, and always remains out of reach.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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While both vulnerabilities were patched in the Linux kernel, none of the distributions had incorporated the fix.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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