Anna Faris

I used to sort of consider myself a feminist, an environmentalist, and I still have some of that in me, but I've done so many offensive comedies, I'm now worn down to a little nub of... nub of an activist.

American Actress

Richard Flanagan

I realised that if I wished to write about the dark and not allow for hope, people would recognise it as false - because hope is the nub of what we are.

Australian Novelist

Heather Brooke

When you're a crime reporter, you see the nub of what life's about, and you don't have much patience for the falsity of politics.

American Journalist

Anish Kapoor

I feel the symbolic world is the nub of a problem for an artist.

Indian Artist

Used to emphasize the main point in an argument or discussion.

Central Importance

Can be used metaphorically to refer to the heart of the matter, not necessarily a physical location.

Metaphorical Use

Often related to complex or abstract ideas, rather than concrete items.

Abstract Concepts

Refers to a small, noticeable part of a larger object, usually not detached.

Physical Smallness

Can indicate an imperfection or irregularity on a surface or object.

Imperfection Indication

Describes intentional roughness in textiles, contributing to their texture and design.

Fabric Texture

In textile terminology, a specific term not widely used outside the industry.

Specialized Usage

 really getting to the nub of the issue the second observation I'd like to make is we need to face the truth that governments and corporations aren't going to solve this issue for us we should stop looking outside it's up to

How to make work-life...

 which she takes when she feels headaches that are a remnant of a stroke she had a couple years ago and to my surprise she also showed me a small nub of rhino horn that a friend had given her many years

Compelling Models for...

 How many of you recognize this? It's the full structure of the clitoris. We think of the clitoris as this little pea-sized nub, but actually it extends deep into the body.

Nub

Central Importance

Metaphorical Use

Abstract Concepts

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