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
Bednar, the University of Minnesota law professor, says the legal crux of the issue lies in the Anti-Deficiency Act, which strictly limits the government's ability to promise expenditures that exceed what Congress has allocated.
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Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
One crux is a continued focus on commercial quality films aimed at adult audiences and filmmakers who can deliver them.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Narratively speaking, the story’s crux is an unlikely friendship.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
For years, a core crux of that brand has been the idea of authenticity.
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2024
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Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
One crux is a continued focus on commercial quality films aimed at adult audiences and filmmakers who can deliver them.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Narratively speaking, the story’s crux is an unlikely friendship.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
For years, a core crux of that brand has been the idea of authenticity.
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crux
Noun
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That, in essence, is Thibodeau’s basketball religion: Selfless basketball rooted in read-and-react execution.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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In essence, Hoyer’s fate is likely tied to the Tucker acquisition.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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No matter how someone is playing Minecraft, the core appeal is in its infinite freedom.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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In any event, the first quarter moon in Cancer encourages you to take action toward your emotional stability while considering your core values.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Officials haven't announced a probable root cause for the launch failure in March.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, companies are offering products like probiotics for the gut-skin axis or anti-inflammatory serums aiming to address root causes.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wimbley had a team-high 22 points and 11 rebounds in the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Read more: Warriors' Steve Kerr Offers Massive Update on Steph Curry Following Scary Injury Curry has been great for the Warriors this season, averaging 24.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The initial test went well: the team successfully popped a single kernel wrapped in aluminum foil with a ten-watt laser.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Indian atta is stone-ground, meaning the wheat kernels are crushed between millstones into a fine powder.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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