kernel; substance; core; center; centre; essence; gist; heart; heart and soul; inwardness; marrow; meat; nub; pith; sum; nitty-grittythe choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" Type of:
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