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
The slate announcement catches the U.S. TV scene at a particular crux.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
The emotional crux of the show is Joan and Kelly, and each and every scene is just heartbreak.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Of course, the biggest challenge for any startup is gaining traction, and this challenge is even more pointed in a blockchain scenario, where network effects are the very crux of success.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
That’s the philosophical crux at the center of the movie Hit Man, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix June 7.
—Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
The emotional crux of the show is Joan and Kelly, and each and every scene is just heartbreak.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Of course, the biggest challenge for any startup is gaining traction, and this challenge is even more pointed in a blockchain scenario, where network effects are the very crux of success.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
That’s the philosophical crux at the center of the movie Hit Man, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix June 7.
—Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for crux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crux
Noun
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Local landmarks are, in essence, silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes.—
Katherine McGrath,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Your hands should be under your shoulders and your knees under your hips, with your back flat and your core engaged.—
Emma Yasinski,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls are unlikely to part with their entire young core at this juncture, but attaching one of these players to a trade could be worth it — for the right price.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The first lady, who has consistently championed American designers throughout her time in the public eye, stayed true to her style roots with the Ralph Lauren creation.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Set plants only deep enough such that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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At its heart, this is a story about survival and the safety found in true connection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thomas, a Pittsburg native, is averaging 26.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals while shooting 47.6% from two-point range and 38.1% from beyond the arc for the City Reapers in Overtime Elite play.—
Richard Davenport,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Moody, wearing dreadlocks and a contagious smile, can’t stop scoring, averaging 32.7 points per game.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Her show at Hauser & Wirth in Chelsea is a body of work made in response to this bewildering kernel of human-and-galactic history.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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Late November meant harvest season on the reservation, and the driver offloaded yellow corn kernels, gathered from the nearby fields, into the grain silos before pulling his big rig away.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
The Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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