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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 has in essence led to the two countries boycotting each other's products.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
In essence, as the financial amounts increase, so does the sentence.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
In essence, as the financial amounts increase, so does the sentence.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for essence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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Gobel attributed his success to compensating for what nature didn’t give him and to luck.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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If your ideal unplugged getaway involves both spa time and being surrounded by nature, there's a perfect spot in southwest Virginia.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Following the faith’s core beliefs in nonviolence and justice, Quakers have demonstrated for the abolition of slavery, in favor of the suffrage movement, against both World Wars, and the U.S. roles in the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, said Ross Brubeck, 38, one of the Quaker march organizers.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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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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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Tessa may not be ready for the dangers that Hardin presents to her heart and her dreams.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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The moon’s connection to Mars presents the perfect opportunity to lay your soul bare.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Two graduate students, Alice and Peter, must travel to hell in order to save their professor’s soul, and yes, there’s a bit of will-they-or-won’t-they romance.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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But new evidence suggests this spicy root may also benefit something even more vital: your heart.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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But Bob Prevost is still an American and a lifelong White Sox fan, befitting his South Side roots.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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The musician’s spotting was part side quest, part manifestation.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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Fortunately, the man did not develop this even more serious manifestation of the disease.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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More than 36 years after the release of the 486 and 18 years after Intel stopped making them, leaders of the Linux kernel believe the project can improve itself by leaving i486 support behind.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The remaining kernel is known as the groat, says Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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