as in principles
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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Recent Examples of essentials
The brand is also curating oceanfront Recovery Cabanas through the race weekend, with each private cabana featuring Refy’s signature essentials.
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Side pockets add an extra travel-friendly touch, offering enough space to stash your phone, wallet, and other small essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In Boston, sports hydration brand Cadence partnered with fitness tracker brand Whoop on a race day essentials pop-up.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Between routine vet care, emergency medical bills and the rising cost of everyday pet essentials, the financial reality of owning a pet is shifting in ways that are hard to ignore.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s outfitted with interior and exterior pockets to keep your essentials organized, plus a zip closure to keep everything secure.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The gym is small but thoughtfully equipped with the essentials including a Peloton bike, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, and resistance bands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Side pockets add an extra travel-friendly touch, offering enough space to stash your phone, wallet, and other small essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In Boston, sports hydration brand Cadence partnered with fitness tracker brand Whoop on a race day essentials pop-up.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Between routine vet care, emergency medical bills and the rising cost of everyday pet essentials, the financial reality of owning a pet is shifting in ways that are hard to ignore.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s outfitted with interior and exterior pockets to keep your essentials organized, plus a zip closure to keep everything secure.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The gym is small but thoughtfully equipped with the essentials including a Peloton bike, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, and resistance bands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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O'Conner, who grew up in Iowa, writes a grammar blog with her husband, Stewart Kellerman.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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