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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These booze-free craft cocktails made by Curious Elixirs, incorporate herbs, spices, roots and botanicals.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Human Element: Evolving Roles And Collaboration Platform engineering has transcended its technical roots to become an inherently multidisciplinary endeavor.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The blank page becomes a liminal territory where the very essence of artistic identity undergoes alchemical transformation through the crucible of motherhood.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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Through a vacuum distillation process, the wine retains its authentic body and essence, with a touch of natural grape added to enhance its depth.Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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But additional research with more stringent control groups and better trial designs in recent years have questioned the potential heart benefits of alcohol, with the latest showing that even a daily drink can increase blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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At the core of intelligent system design is the principle of instrumentation and iterative improvement.Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Long a bastion of white males, the 94 district courts and 13 courts of appeals form the core of the federal judicial structure.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Kids also love getting to help by spinning the handle to churn the kernels.Juliet Izon, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
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Start with a kernel of an idea and then build from there.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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