as in to consolidate
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Recent Examples of essentialize
The design seemed to essentialize a human will to beauty as a matter of workaday routine: ordinary ecstasy.
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Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2020
Worse examples: resystematize, transparentize, essentialize, rightsize, dichotomize.
—Gary Gilson, Star Tribune, 10 Oct. 2020
Indeed, people essentialize language.
—Katherine D. Kinzler, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2020
Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2020
Worse examples: resystematize, transparentize, essentialize, rightsize, dichotomize.
—Gary Gilson, Star Tribune, 10 Oct. 2020
Indeed, people essentialize language.
—Katherine D. Kinzler, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentialize
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During a special legislative session, the governor was authorized to consolidate neighboring municipalities whose combined population reached at least 15,000, creating a first-class city.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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In an environment of higher gas prices, consumers are more likely to consolidate trips and stay closer to home.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers backing the bill say the change is meant to simplify the process for people who already want to own raccoons obtained through legal breeders, not animals captured from the wild.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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If successful, the technology could simplify treatment for chronic diseases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both have recently refined their first-class services, upgrading their soft goods and culinary programs while streamlining support services.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Devereux says at any given time, about 70 percent of Wayfinder’s taps pour lagers, including the award-winning Hell helles-style lagerbier, C-Z-A-F decocted pilsner, and the Funeral Bock black bock.—
Andre Meunier,
oregonlive,
31 Oct. 2019
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In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.—
Alaina Sullivan,
Bon Appetit,
24 Jan. 2017
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“Essentialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentialize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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