as in principles
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming
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Recent Examples of essentials
And as Americans face tighter wallets in the face of inflation, non-essentials – like Build-A-Bear’s product – could get cut from family budgets.
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Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Amazon’s virtual aisles are still brimming with markdowns on travel essentials like sleek Travelpro luggage, can’t-miss Apple tech, and of course, fall fashion finds from Levi’s and The Gym People.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The Andover Shop Windowpane Wool Trouser Practically every Harvard professor is on the client roster at the Andover Shop and with good reason – among their countless collegiate essentials are these windowpane wool trousers which are one hundred percent lambswool so perfect for the cooler months.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Her debut campaign, set to roll out across TV, digital, and print, will spotlight the brand’s most beloved products—like the Advanced Night Repair Serum and the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation—which Long counts among her daily essentials.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Stock up on holiday cooking essentials at Bloomingdale’s before they’re gone.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
In the announcement, Walmart International President and CEO Kath McLay said the South African stores will carry fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel and technology.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Other industry sources characterize consumers as more value and deal-oriented than ever, focused on essentials and experiences, and less on discretionary items, yet resilient in their spending behavior.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Amazon’s virtual aisles are still brimming with markdowns on travel essentials like sleek Travelpro luggage, can’t-miss Apple tech, and of course, fall fashion finds from Levi’s and The Gym People.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The Andover Shop Windowpane Wool Trouser Practically every Harvard professor is on the client roster at the Andover Shop and with good reason – among their countless collegiate essentials are these windowpane wool trousers which are one hundred percent lambswool so perfect for the cooler months.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Her debut campaign, set to roll out across TV, digital, and print, will spotlight the brand’s most beloved products—like the Advanced Night Repair Serum and the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation—which Long counts among her daily essentials.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Stock up on holiday cooking essentials at Bloomingdale’s before they’re gone.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
In the announcement, Walmart International President and CEO Kath McLay said the South African stores will carry fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel and technology.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Other industry sources characterize consumers as more value and deal-oriented than ever, focused on essentials and experiences, and less on discretionary items, yet resilient in their spending behavior.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
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The structure is covered with flat planes of shades of white and gray, while the occasional architectural elements painted in a primary color stand out noticeably.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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And Kate Middleton’s outfit during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland includes all of those elements and more.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Game Engines Change the Game For these storytellers, real-time technology is rewriting the grammar of animation.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Old-school phishing emails were easy to spot because of typos and bad grammar.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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