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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Many of them have been around for decades and offer consistency, as well as an easy way to update one’s wardrobe with all the essentials without breaking the bank.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The idea was to streamline and simplify one’s routine with makeup essentials.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Today, Polo Ralph Lauren offers the rare kind of wearable essentials that come with a preppy twist, like a lambskin blazer or a double-breasted twill trench coat or wide leg pants.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Toiletries While fun and frivolous gifts pile up under the tree, stockings are the perfect place to give the essentials.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Get clear on your essentials and your nice-to-haves in a job, whether that’s around the role itself, the company or the benefits on offer, Carpineto says.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Amazon is filled to the brim with travel essentials that double as meaningful holiday gifts.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
For the month of December, the ALDI Finds are filled with great gift options, foods for holiday entertaining, organization essentials for the new year, and more.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Many of them have been around for decades and offer consistency, as well as an easy way to update one’s wardrobe with all the essentials without breaking the bank.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The idea was to streamline and simplify one’s routine with makeup essentials.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Today, Polo Ralph Lauren offers the rare kind of wearable essentials that come with a preppy twist, like a lambskin blazer or a double-breasted twill trench coat or wide leg pants.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Toiletries While fun and frivolous gifts pile up under the tree, stockings are the perfect place to give the essentials.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Get clear on your essentials and your nice-to-haves in a job, whether that’s around the role itself, the company or the benefits on offer, Carpineto says.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Amazon is filled to the brim with travel essentials that double as meaningful holiday gifts.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
For the month of December, the ALDI Finds are filled with great gift options, foods for holiday entertaining, organization essentials for the new year, and more.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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