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
Fiber The pith is rich in fiber, which supports digestive and heart health.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Lemon peel also includes the white layer underneath, called the pith, which contains a variety of nutrients and plant compounds, according to May Tom, RD, a functional medicine dietitian.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Use a knife or vegetable peeler to cut a wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the pith.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The pith can be quite bitter, and after testing the cake both ways, this method is my clear favorite.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Lemon peel also includes the white layer underneath, called the pith, which contains a variety of nutrients and plant compounds, according to May Tom, RD, a functional medicine dietitian.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Use a knife or vegetable peeler to cut a wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the pith.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The pith can be quite bitter, and after testing the cake both ways, this method is my clear favorite.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
Noun
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ancient technique used by Indigenous farmers helps direct rainfall to their roots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That is at the essence of why the Timberwolves are on the verge of knocking the Nuggets in the first round for the first time since 2022.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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In essence, the aircraft gives the Chinese navy the capability to fight through defending space from a carrier.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Arielle Oliver passed away in June 2020 at the age of 31 after battling a rare heart cancer that required many blood transfusions.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The centrality of the extra-long flyback chronograph seconds hand (in a straw-yellow color) nods to his belief that the watch is, at heart, an instrument.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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The core dispute is the skyrocketing cost of healthcare premiums.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Objects that formed between the soot and frost lines will be less dense, will have the capacity to possess some volatiles, and can have a wide variety of masses, but should always have rock-and-metal cores.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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