in essence

phrase

: in or by its very nature : essentially, basically

was in essence an honest person

Examples of in essence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Things in essence really do start now for Blount and Lightfoot, both of whom were five-star recruits in the Class of 2024 according to the 247Sports composite ranking. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Jones’ answer, in essence, was that these are more than just plaques. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Which, in essence, perfectly sums up the complexity of a Steve Spagnuolo defense. — Sam McDowell 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

The process would in essence be a self-regulating cycle of feasting followed by fasting. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026

Rhymes for in essence

• excrescence
• fluorescence
• quiescence
• quintessence
• senescence
• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• effervescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence