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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
May carries the essence of Beltane, a Gaelic festival celebrating fertility, creativity, and abundance.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
In Zerzan’s latest project, the essence of magic is uncompromisable.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 20 May 2025
Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.
—Essence, 13 May 2025
La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
In Zerzan’s latest project, the essence of magic is uncompromisable.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 20 May 2025
Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.
—Essence, 13 May 2025
La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The competitive nature of the auditions sends the message that there’s always someone else willing to do the work and take your spot.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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This core constitutional protection has been an obstacle to the President's mass deportation plan.—
NPR,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Much of the core cast will return, alongside newcomers Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, and Asante Blackk.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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On a personal level, attorneys may suffer from strained relationships, substance abuse and even suicidal ideation.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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White bread also often contains additives like sugar and salt – substances most of us are already eating too much of.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk for severe disease and studies show that the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, blood clots, heart and kidney damage and hypertension are much higher among women who develop COVID-19 during pregnancy.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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New fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura helped here as Raducanu refused to yield to her opponent or the clay surface which can sap the soul as well as stamina.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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According to engineers and robotics experts, the root cause of the malfunction was a combination of software and design oversight.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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One of the common root causes is that many of us instinctively fill every available surface, from drawers to shelves, and cabinets to closets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Inside the park, attendees can roam through physical manifestations of Nintendo games, including the Mushroom Kingdom and Donkey Kong Country.—
Sage Anderson,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Her mom has trouble with intimate relationships and is sort of like a boy crazy mom, and Taylor's the one that's seeing the manifestation of that, and essentially comforting her mother and trying to help her.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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When beta-carotene isn't present, the kernels are pale white.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Rather than constantly chasing the newest shiny kernel of knowledge, aim for depth and breadth.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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