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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
Then, leaders must sell this approach, in essence, to all the major stakeholders in their business.
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Mark Minevich, Fortune, 25 June 2025
In essence, simply trading with a rival isn’t the core issue.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Peter Orner, Still No Word from You: Notes in the Margins
(Catapult)
Orner is a virtuoso of subtlety, nuance, and essence.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
In essence, all this accomplishes is to enable some devious shopkeepers to charge their fellow Jews even more money in these challenging times for adhering to dietary laws.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Mark Minevich, Fortune, 25 June 2025
In essence, simply trading with a rival isn’t the core issue.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Peter Orner, Still No Word from You: Notes in the Margins
(Catapult)
Orner is a virtuoso of subtlety, nuance, and essence.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
In essence, all this accomplishes is to enable some devious shopkeepers to charge their fellow Jews even more money in these challenging times for adhering to dietary laws.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
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But her competitive nature doesn’t turn off even at home.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Despite the denim industry’s global nature, factors like shrinking travel budgets and growing travel safety concerns are constraining how teams operate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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The spin-off allowed the parent company to focus on its core business and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases .—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine serves as the academic core of Advocate Health.—
Chase Jordan
July 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Nicola shared additional photos on her Instagram Stories, including one of her and someone who appeared to be Brooklyn making a heart with their hands as the sun hit above them.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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But all films included in the competitions, especially the Crystal Globe [main] competition, have this soul or core, which is very strong and through which the filmmaker tries to communicate something important.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The roots of stargazing date back centuries to ancient civilizations like the Babylonians and Egyptians who practiced stargazing for navigation, agriculture and religious purposes.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Inside, the design stays true to its minimalist roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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These methods address not just the emotional but the physical manifestations of moral injury and foster long-term resilience.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Wimbledon is the tennis manifestation of this attitude, the sensible friend who likes to call it a night early.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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This delicious salad is packed with bold flavor thanks to smoky-spiced corn kernels and a jalapeño ranch dressing, perfectly balanced by bites of creamy avocado and crisp romaine.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While bacon cooks, remove kernels from corn cobs and place in a large bowl.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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