gists

noun

plural of gist
as in essences
the central part or aspect of something under consideration didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation

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  1. essences
  2. hearts
  3. roots
  4. kernels
  5. cores
  6. points
  7. sums
Noun
  • One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Narrow tree cores – the diameter of a pencil – have been pulled from some of the planet’s oldest trees.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • But Becerra remained the clear Democratic favorite in South County, in the urban cores of Escondido and San Marcos, as well as most of Vista and Oceanside.
    — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of points
Noun
  • Fintech companies are consumerizing DAFs and automating estate planning, while AI is poised to become a powerful philanthropic advisor, influencing where vast sums are directed.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of sums
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