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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
Public health measures like fluoride in drinking water are, in essence, great equalizers.
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Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
The play is, in essence, a pretty much verbatim retelling of the film, which is both a strength and a weakness.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In response, Gaga, 39, praised Dacus, 29, for capturing the song's essence.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Breathe in, and let the warm aroma of coffee and red apple accords, soothing lavender essence, and rich sandalwood gently wrap around you.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
The play is, in essence, a pretty much verbatim retelling of the film, which is both a strength and a weakness.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In response, Gaga, 39, praised Dacus, 29, for capturing the song's essence.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Breathe in, and let the warm aroma of coffee and red apple accords, soothing lavender essence, and rich sandalwood gently wrap around you.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for essence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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Part of the issue in Toronto has to do with the nature of sports attendance in general over the past 20 years.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The trio's storyline examined the changing nature of female friendships over time, and the role that wealth disparity plays in this dynamic.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bellinger has also been getting treatment, including core exercises and soft tissue work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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This gap results in untreated conditions and higher health care costs, which contribute to issues such as homelessness and substance abuse.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Music hears everything — the heart, the soul, the past, the future.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not a soul in the hockey world even considers Ovechkin the best player of his era, a title that goes to his longtime rival, Sidney Crosby.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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What developers would like in these scenarios is a way to find the root cause of security issues and be able to prioritize actions to remediate system health.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like many modern calamities, the roots of the Great Flood were firmly planted in history.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tran swears that having a physical manifestation to interact with is why the terrifying sequences work.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The inability to give a directional answer to these questions is a manifestation of uncertainty.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Corning originally was named for the corn kernel-size pellets of salt used to preserve meat in times before refrigeration, but the method today is used to permeate food with flavor.—
Christopher Kimball,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Indian atta is stone-ground, meaning the wheat kernels are crushed between millstones into a fine powder.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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