Synonyms of GISTS

noun

1. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

   • EFFECT14
   • ESSENCE9
   • BURDEN9
   • CORE6
   • GIST5

2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

   • KERNEL10
   • SUBSTANCE13
   • CORE6
   • CENTER8
   • CENTRE8
   • ESSENCE9
   • GIST5
   • HEART8
   • INWARDNESS14
   • MARROW11
   • MEAT6
   • NUB5
   • PITH9
   • SUM5

   Also: heart and soul, nitty-gritty.