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as in substances
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 roots
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 essences
Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
Costco and Walmart have also expanded their assortments, adding essences, serums and sheet masks as demand accelerates.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
From nourishing face creams to hydrating essences, that ethos transcends its robust lineup of salves and elixirs that contribute to overall skin health.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Nov. 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
Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
Costco and Walmart have also expanded their assortments, adding essences, serums and sheet masks as demand accelerates.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
From nourishing face creams to hydrating essences, that ethos transcends its robust lineup of salves and elixirs that contribute to overall skin health.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Nov. 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
Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essences
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Officer Fadil said the rapper had tested positive for illicit substances — including amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC — and he was remanded for two days before his release, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sharing a series of photos documenting the painstaking process, the homeowner revealed layers of paint, tar, and other substances that had built up over the years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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No one could trace the secret roots of Skinny Pedro’s devotion to the world of machines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finally, the news came that at least 56 souls had been killed in the strikes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has always been a mirror for other people’s souls, an X-ray revealing America’s dysfunction.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2025
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Since then, the plant has produced large volumes of water contaminated with radioactive substances used to cool the reactor cores.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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It’s served alongside a slab of cold sweet potato and garnished with hefty kernels of the dent corn called choclo.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Like corn kernels in slowly heating oil, the orca sightings began sparse and unpredictable.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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The Horned Frogs wouldn’t get within 10 points the rest of the way.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Both teams scored 14 points in that final period, with Matthew Stafford’s 19-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colby Parkinson the killing blow with 38 seconds left.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Essences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essences. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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