Thesaurus results for ESSENCES

essences

noun

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 Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses. —

Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 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

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The ingestion of substances was just astronomical.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
It’s widely considered one of the world’s most addictive substances — yet influencers are pitching nicotine as a wellness tool.

— Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 4 June 2026