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
Eleven Eleven 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from the Melrose Vineyard in the Rutherford AVA and has aromas of tropical fruits, lemon zest, and white peach that morph to flavors of pineapple, mango, pink peppercorn, and lemon pith on the palate.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
While the pith of the Great Unbossing movement is the idea that employees can make their own decisions, organizations will always need leadership.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The placenta of a pepper, often referred to as the pith, is where the capsaicin glands are found.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, cut away peel and pith from grapefruits.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
While the pith of the Great Unbossing movement is the idea that employees can make their own decisions, organizations will always need leadership.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The placenta of a pepper, often referred to as the pith, is where the capsaicin glands are found.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, cut away peel and pith from grapefruits.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
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The Harris campaign played up Walz's working-class roots, background in the National Guard and experiences as a school teacher and football coach in the 2024 election won by President Donald Trump.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Keep the cutting in the vase until the roots are several inches long.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
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And then a character would come on screen and there would be an essence or an energy, or even just a costume.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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The rice kernel contains three parts—the germ or core, the endosperm or middle layer, and a hard outer layer called the bran.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article In a season that has gone from great expectations to high anxiety, the Miami Heat now seemingly have moved on to kernels of hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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