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pith

noun

ˈpith

Definition of pith

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 Mid-palate, peppery spice, charred oak, and a touch of citrus pith build, giving the whiskey more backbone than its relatively young age would suggest. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Nearly 500 years before, a Franciscan friar arrived in what is now the state of Jalisco carrying a 13-inch icon of the Virgin Mary that had been molded by Indigenous craftsmen from a paste of corn pith and orchid bulbs. — Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026 Place one cut end on the surface of the cutting board for stability, then use your knife to carefully trim the peel away, from top to bottom, following the contour of the fruit to remove the peel and white pith. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 Native honeysuckles will have solid piths, whereas non-native, invasive honeysuckles will have hollow piths. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pith

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Before looking at groundwater, the team tested similar sensors to guide breast cancer surgery and to image root systems in plant biology.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Vest’s campus roots Ma, 25, became interested in crypto derivatives while studying finance and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of root

Noun

The bones, essence, and layering of that apartment form a mini masterclass in design.

— Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of essence

Noun

The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of heart

Noun

The core mission of the SSC is to move personnel and material off amphibious ships.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The market kept its core strands and added ProducerHub, InnoAsia, Doc Square and The A, and these drew people who had never attended a market before.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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