Definitions

gist

[jist] / dʒɪst /

NOUN

meaning, essence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

summary tenor upshot

STRONG

basis bearing burden core drift force heart idea import kernel keynote marrow matter meat pith point quintessence score sense short significance soul spirit stuff subject substance theme thrust topic

WEAK

bottom line name of the game nature of the beast nitty gritty nuts and bolts punch line

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority insignificance meaninglessness surface

Example Sentences

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The loss has been analysed but not exorcised is his gist.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

That point is also the gist of the bipartisan letter, signed by 33 Republicans and five Democrats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

That’s the gist of a new report by Kathleen Romig and Devin O’Connor, Social Security experts at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

The gist was: We can run more tests if you want, but everything seems fine.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2025

‘It’s not a brilliant recording but you’ll get the gist of it.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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