pith Synonyms

nitty-gritty core heart and soul essence meat inwardness gist marrow nub heart kernel substance stuff quintessence spirit soul center centre sum sclerenchyma polestar fundamentals pulp purport quiddity significance relevance strength root keynote tenor midpoint punch line white lead bottom line main point mettlesomeness momentousness pulpwood beefalo bone marrow thrust trichome umbilicus virtuality vis weight focal point concision sum and substance