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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
Creating a one-of-a-kind garment that exists nowhere else in the world — that, to me, is the essence of fashion design.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
This collection focuses on the essence of motion and its mysteriousness.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
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—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Lawsuits challenging the finer points of federal law often take years to resolve, but Harvard is asking a judge to speed up the process, saying time is of the essence to avoid harm to their programs.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
This collection focuses on the essence of motion and its mysteriousness.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Read Next Local See inside 8 jaw-dropping modern estates in California
April 9, 2025 10:09 AM
Read Next
Real Estate News
See why gorgeous Northern California home is the ‘essence’ of wine country
April 19, 2025 9:00 AM
This story was originally published April 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Lawsuits challenging the finer points of federal law often take years to resolve, but Harvard is asking a judge to speed up the process, saying time is of the essence to avoid harm to their programs.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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Agassi said he was originally drawn to pickleball because of its social, inclusive nature.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Arteta did not disclose the exact nature of the problem but explained Timber, 23, was missing from the matchday squad for the weekend’s Premier League fixture due to a knock picked up in the first leg defeat against the Ligue 1 champions on Tuesday.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) The week ahead is bringing a lot of attention to your core relationships, Aries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Cracks in the walls outside the classroom have been sealed with a white caulk-like substance.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Inspectors found debris buildup and a black mold-like substance inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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While my heart will forever yearn for an alternate reality where Bobby Nash is alive and well, my head knows that Peter Krause‘s beloved 9-1-1 character is indeed six feet under.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Paris’ Golden Triangle, the 8th arrondissement area framed by three grand avenues (Montaigne, Champs-Élysées and George V), is where haute couture was born, where artists once held court and where travelers still come to experience the beating heart of the city.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (CRAVE) Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story creatively chronicles the life of pioneering trans soul and R&B singer Jackie Shane, who has largely been forgotten due to the scarcity of video footage from her performances.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Barnes loses the heart and soul of his program, Zakai Zeigler, and a guy in Jahmai Mashack who would be considered the departing heart and soul in any year other than the one in which Zeigler is also departing.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Paying homage to the golden age of transatlantic travel by ship and the glory days of Miami Beach, the wardrobe traces the recreational roots of the dandy dressing core to the House Men’s proposal.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The mom believes the root of the conflict is entitlement.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Are these conflicting phrases truly what's in the review — or a manifestation of Carmy's (White) anxiety?—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The paradox is that these manifestations, on the contrary, bring Ukraine closer to its common enemy, as in Russia, homophobia is flourishing with incredible force right now.—
Sonya Vseliubska,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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These are all executives marketing their products, obviously, but is there even a kernel of possibility in these predictions?—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Realizing that person flat out fell for all the affection and the little kernels of probably very true and mutual love.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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