gist Synonyms

heart nub quintessence effect essence meat nitty-gritty heart and soul marrow kernel crux core burden center centre pith inwardness substance topic purport subject-matter subject spirit soul snapper quiddity signification significancy quid rationalness significance qua relevance sense sens sum tenor beefalo kor midpoint hearts punch line bottom line takeaway marrow squash mecca nuts and bolts referent meat and potatoes theme