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essences

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plural of essence

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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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 Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams. —

Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results. —

Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 The in-store assortment includes hair essences and hydrating mists from Narka; PDRN and exosome scalp serums from Lilyeve, plus other offerings from La’dor, Healing Bird, Refilled and Growus, which are all priced under $40 and focus on innovative formats and ingredients. —

Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026 For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026 Korean scalp treatments often come in lightweight, fast-absorbing liquids, essences, or refreshing tonics designed to be massaged directly into the scalp without leaving hair greasy or weighed down. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026 The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells. —

Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Costco and Walmart have also expanded their assortments, adding essences, serums and sheet masks as demand accelerates. —

Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 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

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Speaking at Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Zeldin said current regulatory authority on PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, wasn’t set up to make sure polluters pay the cost for cleaning up waterways instead of the ratepayers.

— Colin Campbell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Under President Biden, the FDA added nearly 20 peptides to the federal list of substances that should not be produced by compounding pharmacies — businesses that mix medications that aren’t available from drugmakers.

— Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026