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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
In this latest interview, the 35-year-old singer reflects on her connection with the Kimetsu series and opens up about the creative process and essence of her latest collaboration.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
But in the late 1970s, researchers began to learn that the drugs helped flood the brain with gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, which in essence blocks your nervous system from receiving too many activation signals.
—P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The judge's ruling, in essence, only requires Google to share some of its data with competitors in a narrow set of circumstances and imposed some restrictions on their exclusive dealings.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
But in the late 1970s, researchers began to learn that the drugs helped flood the brain with gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, which in essence blocks your nervous system from receiving too many activation signals.
—P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The judge's ruling, in essence, only requires Google to share some of its data with competitors in a narrow set of circumstances and imposed some restrictions on their exclusive dealings.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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At the same time, the very nature of entrepreneurship grants a level of freedom that corporate jobs often don’t.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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But international societies for speleology recovered, as the interdisciplinary nature of the research gained relevance later in the century.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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Since World War I, the American right has held together as a political movement by prioritizing a conservative vision of white Christian values and private enterprise, while shielding those immutable core principles with expendable public‑facing ideals.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike ordinary glues, this substance works in wet, salty, and constantly moving conditions, forming a tough bond that resists both pressure and erosion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Every taste was catered for, from traditional sounds of swing, latin and blues to contemporary soul and hip-hop.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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May God have mercy on your soul and watch over your precious family.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This Chardonnay is both a step forward and a nod to its roots, Myers says, as Chardonnay was one of the first grapes that founder Justin Baldwin planted in his vineyard.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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And, of course, Sundance is a manifestation of that.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter is manifestation’s best friend.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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Or maybe comedy works best when there’s a kernel of truth to it.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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