as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the crux of the problem is that the school's current budget is totally inadequate
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Recent Examples of crux
That’s the philosophical crux at the center of the movie Hit Man, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix June 7.
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Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
The father-son duo were the emotional crux of many a Glee plotline, from Kurt’s bullying trauma to Burt’s cancer diagnosis.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2024
While viewers know the film’s crux is a damning interview, its plot provides a roadmap and the personal motivations that led each figure there.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Narratively speaking, the story’s crux is an unlikely friendship.
—Longreads, 2 Feb. 2024
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Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
The father-son duo were the emotional crux of many a Glee plotline, from Kurt’s bullying trauma to Burt’s cancer diagnosis.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2024
While viewers know the film’s crux is a damning interview, its plot provides a roadmap and the personal motivations that led each figure there.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Narratively speaking, the story’s crux is an unlikely friendship.
—Longreads, 2 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crux
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Van Buren initially hails Tóth as a genius; his support offers the architect a chance to reclaim not merely the professional identity the war stripped from him but, in exercising his artistry, the essence of his humanity.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The new leadership immediately homed in on the core values required to establish a fresh sense of belief in the company: trust and transparency.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two research groups have separately analyzed collections of ancient genomes and come to the same conclusions about some of those core questions.Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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This article explores the root causes of these partnerships, their implications on the future of the automotive industry and actionable insights for businesses looking to navigate this changing landscape.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed how to possibly introduce legislative measures to enable the mass expulsion of immigrants from Germany, as well as German citizens with immigrant roots and German citizens who have helped refugees.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tokyo holds a special place in my heart as my top travel destination.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Though the mission might carry the patina of busy work, anyone with a working heart can understand how general morale might be improved by reliable communication between soldiers and the home front.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are definite issues that will culminate at some point in 2025.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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But then, at some point, the investigation evaporated.Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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There’s also an additional exhibit room filled with interactive digital screens, including one with a bowl of popcorn kernels and another with a fidget spinner-like array of gifts.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Not only were popcorn garlands easy to make, but popcorn kernels were affordable and easy to find in Colonial America.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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