How to Use essence in a Sentence

essence

noun

• The essence of love is unselfishness.
• The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story.
• And his clothes captured that essence with a slick and precious veneer.
  — Julian Randall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
• In essence, that means the U.S. by law must pay for these benefits.
  — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2023
• Our hope is that this ad captures the essence of Cruz as someone who only looks out for himself.
  — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
• In essence, nipple cream is a type of moisturizer that is applied to the nipple to reduce dryness and chapping.
  — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
• The reimagined alfresco space captures the essence of the tropical surroundings through a vibrant spectrum of blues, greens and whites.
  — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2023
• The two songs convey the essence of Mechanical Arms really clearly.
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
• In essence, the commendation is an honor bestowed as those students exit the competition.
  — Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
• In essence, the scientists propose firing extremely powerful laser beams into the heart of a thunderstorm.
  — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2023
• Therein lies the essence of Head of State’s unfortunately still-relevant sick humor.
  — Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
• Each dish reflects a deep respect for nature, promising simple yet distinguished cuisine that highlights the essence of local French terroir.
  — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
• In both cases, the color brings an essence of the outside in while creating an equally inviting and invigorating interior backdrop.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
• These accessories gave it a relaxed yet elegant touch, fusing the casual boho essence with a modern and minimalist touch thanks to the absence of color and the layering game.
  — Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024
• Gordon cut his daughters in on the Getty fortune using a trust fund—in essence, an imaginary legal lockbox that can shelter assets from taxes, creditors, and ex-spouses.
  — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2023
• In his view, the will to light the night is in essence a will to power.
  — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
• For the artist, though, the goal was merely to capture the essence of the person in front of him.
  — Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
• Here are some images that capture the essence of the night.
  — Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
• But, time is of the essence as the sale enters its final days.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023
• Our aid to Israel is urgent and time is of the essence.
  — CBS News, 12 Nov. 2023
• In essence, that should be good news for die-hard ESG-ers.
  — Peter Vanham, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023
• The Chambers Street loft was a far stretch — in city blocks and in essence — from the Dakota.
  — Anna Kodé, New York Times, 21 July 2023
• None of the depositions dispute the essence of the videos.
  — Christopher Damien, New York Times, 18 May 2024
• In essence, the Pacers already have much of what Hill brings to the table.
  — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Feb. 2023
• Peep-toes are back in their purest essence to conquer the fashion realm.
  — Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
• The essence of Olympic competition hasn’t changed over the years.
  — Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
• In essence, she’s set the stage for the next generation.
  — Ashley Bissette Sumerel, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2023
• Just need to balance it all, but in the essence of it, it’s been beautiful.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
• However, time will be of the essence to roll out shots to those most at risk, some said.
  — Alexander Tin, CBS News, 21 June 2023
• For Odierno Law Firm, the essence of law is not just in the quality of the work performed.
  — Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024