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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
This heirloom pattern is the essence of our grandparents’ decor with its patchwork florals, pinstripes, and grids, but the monochromatic color scheme gives it a fresh look that can suit any bedroom.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Dark Denim Diesel Relaxed Jeans The name of the game in Milan is casual elegance, the essence of which is captured by a dark pair of denim.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
But the true spectacle, his essence, is watching Hardy barge to an absurd-but-revealing 485 yards after contact and what that’s creating.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Dark Denim Diesel Relaxed Jeans The name of the game in Milan is casual elegance, the essence of which is captured by a dark pair of denim.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
But the true spectacle, his essence, is watching Hardy barge to an absurd-but-revealing 485 yards after contact and what that’s creating.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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Before, players could at least guess at the nature of a game, as each suit represented a different kind of competition.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Colorado's commitment to accessibility From jeep tours in Cañon City that offer American Sign Language to the Colorado Trail Explorer mobile app detailing accessible trails, Colorado offers a multitude of ways for travelers with disabilities to explore the stunning nature for which it's known.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new quad-core processor inside is likely doing a lot of heavy lifting there.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Blending style with substance can be a difficult balance to strike, and Kendra Scott does it with Texas flair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The mayor has also been vocal about the need for more mental health and substance use treatment beds — an area that typically falls under the county’s responsibility as a provider of health services.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the end of 2023, the researchers compared the group with only one infection to the group with a second infection, focusing on Long COVID-like symptoms such as abdominal pain, respiratory distress, changes in taste and smell, fatigue, chest pain, myocarditis, or irregular heart beat.—
Alice Park,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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So my soul was a little bit crushed to be the one to have to evict her — someone who's kept me safe literally time and time again.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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But the sense of the poet that Gogo once was is absent here — and Gogo needs to be a soul worth saving.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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To be fair to Kemp, some of his criticisms are not without a kernel of truth.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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If the kernel is spoon-shaped, expect plenty of snow.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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