ESSENTIALNESS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

essentialness

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Definition of essentialness

as in centrality

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Noun

Ambassador, thank you for coming on and explaining the centrality of Taiwan to all of this.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
The rationale is that, on the basis of screen time and centrality to the plot, no individual is a clear lead over the others.

— Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of centrality

Noun

That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of essentiality

Noun

But our latest research shows how these tombs – built for Etruscans of higher socioeconomic and political status—were designed to offer sophisticated sensory experiences.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The uncertain status of TPS has led to sometime conflicting actions by government agencies or employers.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of status

Noun

Mercury in your 10th House squares Mars in your partnership zone, so another person’s needs or opinions may push against your plans, reputation, or sense of direction.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
After all, the $185 billion company built its reputation on American pickups and SUVs.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reputation

Noun

Of the roughly 400 bills, 108 were bans of kratom or its related chemicals, compared with 258 that set age limits, licensing requirements and potency limits, or banned synthetic kratom while keeping natural forms legal.

— Chris Hacker, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Noon’s Lacto product line, for instance, uses a 15% concentration of lactic acid — a level of potency that typically can only be accessed in a doctor’s office or medspa.

— Ellen Thomas, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of potency

Noun

Just ask the Taliban, now back in charge in Afghanistan after being driven from power.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s not to mention what could be a massively consequential midterm election, fueled by AI anxiety among voters, that could test the bounds of their power.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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