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| 1. | [ noun ] the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | |
| Synonyms: | center heart substance core sum heart_and_soul meat marrow pith nub gist nitty-gritty inwardness kernel | |
| Examples: | : "the gist of the prosecutor's argument" "the heart and soul of the Republican Party" "the nub of the story" |
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| Related terms: | content stuff hypostasis haecceity bare_bones quintessence summate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted | |
| Related terms: | substance | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work | |
| Synonyms: | effect gist core burden | |
| Related terms: | meaning | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor | |
| Synonyms: | perfume | |
| Related terms: | toiletry cologne patchouli perfumery potpourri toilet_water rose_water perfume | |
