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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
Still, Haliburton said the odds of him playing in Game 6 on Thursday are, in essence, 100 percent.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Rooted in the essence of the earth, the fragrance opens with bursts of Sicilian lime, and aromatic Timur pepper, with notes of safe and juniper berry.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The dilemma is how to retain the beneficial essence of CEQA while dealing with the downsides.
—Daniel Yost, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
In essence, the Checkers are hoping this final series is just a continuation of a dominant stretch that’s lasted nearly two months.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Rooted in the essence of the earth, the fragrance opens with bursts of Sicilian lime, and aromatic Timur pepper, with notes of safe and juniper berry.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The dilemma is how to retain the beneficial essence of CEQA while dealing with the downsides.
—Daniel Yost, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
In essence, the Checkers are hoping this final series is just a continuation of a dominant stretch that’s lasted nearly two months.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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These attract a core target of men ages 30 to 60, but the brand has opened up to a female audience as well with the introduction of its ski capsule in 2022.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The Magic have some outs between now and then with non-guarantees and team options, but this Jalen Suggs-Bane-Wagner-Banchero-Wendell Carter Jr. core is pretty locked in.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The industry, which also helped Thailand become a tourist haunt for those looking to access the substance, was estimated in 2022 to hit $1.2 billion by 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The report says that running away can expose children to other adverse consequences like human trafficking, involvement with the criminal justice system, substance use and falling behind in school.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 June 2025
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Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Fight Night became a way to explore the soul of that shift — through hustlers and preachers, cops and kingpins, veterans and dreamers.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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Related article Bruce Springsteen’s European tour comes with a warning about the battle for America’s soul Springsteen has not held back on sharing his thoughts about the current White House resident.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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The billion-dollar tourist attraction with south Texas roots has been inching north into other states and is on track to start building a new location off Village West Parkway in KCK this year.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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With restaurants and humanitarian missions around the world, Chef José Andrés is globally renowned but always returns to his birthplace, Asturias, to reconnect with his roots.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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One of the manifestations of the forces of evil that the CAC congregants see themselves in battle with is depression.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2025
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This is a core manifestation of fascism — using federal forces to put down dissent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Fleck suggested first finding that kernel of truth in what the other person is saying or doing.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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For decades the jewelry house Tane México 1942 has translated its Mexican heritage and identity into silver, drawing inspiration from items as diverse as kernels of corn, Oaxacan needlework and even Frida Kahlo’s signature braids.—
Janelle Conaway,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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