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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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Its comprehensive survey from the roots to the legacy of slavery serves to promote healing.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This core constitutional protection has been an obstacle to the President's mass deportation plan.—
NPR,
NPR,
23 May 2025
Noun
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When beta-carotene isn't present, the kernels are pale white.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Rather than constantly chasing the newest shiny kernel of knowledge, aim for depth and breadth.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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