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basis n.
nitty-gritty n.

NOUN

basis

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assumption base essential evidence explanation footing fundamental justification premise principle proof reason security support theory

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antecedent authority axiom backbone background backing bedrock cause center core crux data dictum essence heart infrastructure keynote keystone law nexus nucleus postulate presumption presupposition root rudiment sanction source substratum theorem warrant

WEAK

chief ingredient principal element underpinning

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auxiliary fact reality trivia

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effect end exterior exteriority outside periphery result surface

NOUN

nitty-gritty

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basics core essence focus fundamentals gist heart kernel meat quintessence reality root soul substance

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bottom line brass tacks chief part chief thing cold fact essential details essential part heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the facts the name of the game

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exterior exteriority outside surface

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hard fact

But there's still that cold hard fact that the might of the US military matters - immensely.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

The hard fact is that genius isn’t reserved for the worthy any more than misfortune is reserved for the wicked.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026

“The hard fact is that silver consumption is now more than double new silver production each year,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025

The Goldman raise is a reminder of a cold, hard fact.

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2022

I thought at first that she might be trying to hide something from me, bending over the page so, to use somehow the hard fact for her own direct gain.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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