as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
finally got to the pith of the discussion
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The away jersey features a white background with green horizontal lines inspired by the state’s agricultural roots and meant to reflect layered fields, according to the press release.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The adaptation retains traces of its literary roots—there are multiple nods to Nabokov, including a bakery named after Charlotte Haze, Lolita’s mother—but its bookishness is mostly window dressing.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Korean scalp treatments often come in lightweight, fast-absorbing liquids, essences, or refreshing tonics designed to be massaged directly into the scalp without leaving hair greasy or weighed down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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That’s especially the case in American urban cores, like Miami’s, that have seen an influx of wealth and rapid development, added Goldstone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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For instance, not all red supergiants shed their outer layers as their cores contract to become yellow hypergiants.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Themed around the concept of play, it was filled with prints of dices, playing cards and board games, which added to takes on tartan and argyle patterns and the duo’s go-to motifs, such as hearts and polka dots.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The loops and patterns this pair trades in don’t exactly have hearts, or cores.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The cheesy duo of white cheddar and gruyere combine with crisp, salty bacon crumbles and sweet corn kernels for a flavor that's unmatched.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Blitz the kernels with herbs, garlic, and vinegar for a lush, creamy sauce without dairy.—
Chadwick Boyd,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Piths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piths. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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