essentializing

Definition of essentializingnext
present participle of essentialize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentializing
Verb
  • This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Boston Public Schools has also proposed closing or consolidating schools as enrollment declines.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The district teeters on the edge of insolvency in the face of a mayor and his main backer, the Chicago Teachers Union, staunchly opposed to consolidating any schools even though a third of them are at less than half their student capacity.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Los Angeles City Council made steps to improve the state of local film and television production Wednesday, unanimously approving seven measures aimed at streamlining the city’s permitting processes, fee structures, and more.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to streamlining staffing, the district plans to reduce spending on items such as software, out-of-state travel, conferences and external consultants.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The city has invested $9 million in its Hart Lift storefront revitalization program, concentrating those efforts in and around Pratt Street.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Civil liberties’ advocates warn that concentrating large volumes of identity data among a small number of verification vendors can create attractive targets for hackers and government demands.
    Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Essentializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentializing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster