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
This rosé is all about coastal herbs, grapefruit pith, white peach and sea spray, Landa prefaces.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Continue around the lemon until all of the peel and pith have been removed, going back to carefully remove any patches of pith as needed.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The nose reveals vibrant tropical fruits, lemon curd, fragrant almond blossom, and pink grapefruit pith.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The pith will float, while the seeds will sink.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Continue around the lemon until all of the peel and pith have been removed, going back to carefully remove any patches of pith as needed.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The nose reveals vibrant tropical fruits, lemon curd, fragrant almond blossom, and pink grapefruit pith.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The pith will float, while the seeds will sink.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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This Chardonnay is both a step forward and a nod to its roots, Myers says, as Chardonnay was one of the first grapes that founder Justin Baldwin planted in his vineyard.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, who along with Tommy Boyce, penned and produced some of the Monkees’ greatest hits not only made a vital contribution to the popular success of the Monkees, but even more importantly to the essence, the very spirit of the entire venture.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The result is a collection that maintained the essence of IVY moda’s DNA while boldly stepping into new territory and appealing to a new generation of fashion fans.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since World War I, the American right has held together as a political movement by prioritizing a conservative vision of white Christian values and private enterprise, while shielding those immutable core principles with expendable public‑facing ideals.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Or maybe comedy works best when there’s a kernel of truth to it.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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