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as in nature
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the belief that power ultimately rests with the people is the very essence of democracy
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as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
presented the essence of weeks of testimony in a 20-minute appeal to the jury
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Recent Examples of essence
Nobody else would be able to do a film with so many details but still take the essence of my story and respect my family.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
For instance, while the essence of Virgo is typically grounded, ready to plan and execute, the influence of Uranus brings disruptions, revelations and sudden shifts.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
That, in essence, is what Universal Language wants to be: a hilarious yet heartfelt love letter written in duplicate, that borrows another culture’s calligraphy to adequately express affection for one’s own.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
His contemporary creations celebrate the essence of Asturian cuisine, with standout dishes like tuna tartare with pistachio and caviar, grilled squid noodles with ham consommé, and Cantabrian sea bream in a mussel and fennel beurre blanc.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
For instance, while the essence of Virgo is typically grounded, ready to plan and execute, the influence of Uranus brings disruptions, revelations and sudden shifts.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
That, in essence, is what Universal Language wants to be: a hilarious yet heartfelt love letter written in duplicate, that borrows another culture’s calligraphy to adequately express affection for one’s own.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
His contemporary creations celebrate the essence of Asturian cuisine, with standout dishes like tuna tartare with pistachio and caviar, grilled squid noodles with ham consommé, and Cantabrian sea bream in a mussel and fennel beurre blanc.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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The shambolic nature of his plots has a Scheherazade flavor, a storyteller unfurling a tale bit by bit with no aim other than keeping the reader invested moment-to-moment, failure being the penalty of death.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s a clear ebb and flow to each match, but the nature of the game’s format means that every bout is a long-simmering kettle that’s primed to boil over by the time the storm’s iris forces all survivors together in a face-off to the death.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additional core features on both guitars include multiple connectivity options — wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth — and an eight-button navigation hub, an analog stick for menu navigation, and a Hall-effect whammy bar for enhanced durability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This breakdown in the barrier then lets in outside substances and microbes, and the immune system goes wild.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to accomplish this, there must be a major temperature difference between the substance itself and its environment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In late January, an EKG and check-up showed his heart was operating normally.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the death chamber, Sigmon will be strapped to a chair and have a hood over his head and a target over his heart.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to Owens, excellence is impossible for a restless soul.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This allergy medication targets the root of the problem that causes red, scaly and itchy skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Related article ‘An agenda to control you’: How climate solutions got sucked into a fevered culture war Experts say the roots of the shift toward far-right parties can be traced back years.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Related Story In general, Becker said consumers’ intrigue in crystals, manifestation and natural healing is coming through in fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl may just be one Sunday night, but the festivities last all weekend long — and this year, New Orleans brought out the very best, from manifestation queen, Doechii, to Janelle Monae, T-Pain, Shaquille O’Neil, and more, the marathon buildup to the big game was as electric as ever.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Simultaneously, issues with pushing Rust code into the Linux kernel were brewing.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s a small kernel of wisdom in what Dallas did, perhaps.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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