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
For years, a core crux of that brand has been the idea of authenticity.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2024
The main crux of the argument is that his steals are overkill and do not have much value.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The slate announcement catches the U.S. TV scene at a particular crux.
—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
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2024
The main crux of the argument is that his steals are overkill and do not have much value.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The slate announcement catches the U.S. TV scene at a particular crux.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crux
Noun
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Bob’s voice is so hard, and his essence is so hard.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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In essence, the Israelis want phase one to continue – the exchange of hostages, alive and deceased, in return for the continued release of Palestinian prisoners and the flow of higher volumes of aid into Gaza.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teams offers many of the same core features of Skype, including one-on-one calls and group calls, messaging, and file sharing along with enhanced elements like hosting meetings, managing calendars, and building and joining communities for free.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But these are temporary fixes that fail to address the root cause: a healthcare system that is failing to match the supply with demand.—
Renee Hsia,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Related article ‘An agenda to control you’: How climate solutions got sucked into a fevered culture war Experts say the roots of the shift toward far-right parties can be traced back years.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These basic concepts of freedom are at the very heart of Hamilton.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Max Christie scored at least 15 points in each of his first seven games with the Mavericks.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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All points are taken from interviews with financial experts.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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As the exploit targets core Linux kernel USB drivers, the impact is not limited to a particular device or vendor and could affect a very wide range of devices.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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But that kernel of an idea saved Suits from becoming a forgettable case-of-the-week procedural.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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