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
Native honeysuckles will have solid piths, whereas non-native, invasive honeysuckles will have hollow piths.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
The citrus here is used in its entirety, skin, pith, flesh, and all.
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The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
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Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Orange pith is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
The citrus here is used in its entirety, skin, pith, flesh, and all.
—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Orange pith is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
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In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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If every kernel inherits the same genes, why would such variation exist?
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Due to the use of the whole wheat kernel, this type of bread is rich in fiber, Zinn explains.
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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