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
Soccer City carries jerseys, balls and other fan essentials.
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Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Casually drape a crimson sweater over your shoulders to instantly energize your everyday essentials.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Online, many volunteers, organizations and businesses have been sharing various initiatives to make, package and distribute hot meals for iftar and donate essentials from blankets and clothes to formula milk and medications.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Skyrocketing costs for housing, child care, health care, and everyday essentials are pushing Black families out.
—Cordell Cleare, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The hit to family budgets from soaring gas prices comes at a time when American consumers have already been battling fatigue from years of inflation that has driven up the cost of groceries and other everyday essentials.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Take a peek at our favorite Quince essentials from the bath category.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The two generous front pockets are large enough to stash your phone, keys, and any other daily essentials, and the lightweight material is made for early spring weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
In a 1997 photo, Bessette is captured slipping into her apartment wearing her signature oval sunglasses and carrying a mid-size, rectangular jet-black tote that looks just the right size for her essentials, plus a few larger items.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Casually drape a crimson sweater over your shoulders to instantly energize your everyday essentials.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Online, many volunteers, organizations and businesses have been sharing various initiatives to make, package and distribute hot meals for iftar and donate essentials from blankets and clothes to formula milk and medications.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Skyrocketing costs for housing, child care, health care, and everyday essentials are pushing Black families out.
—Cordell Cleare, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The hit to family budgets from soaring gas prices comes at a time when American consumers have already been battling fatigue from years of inflation that has driven up the cost of groceries and other everyday essentials.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Take a peek at our favorite Quince essentials from the bath category.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The two generous front pockets are large enough to stash your phone, keys, and any other daily essentials, and the lightweight material is made for early spring weather.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
In a 1997 photo, Bessette is captured slipping into her apartment wearing her signature oval sunglasses and carrying a mid-size, rectangular jet-black tote that looks just the right size for her essentials, plus a few larger items.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
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But Republicans are eyeing the inclusion of elements of the legislation into reconciliation as a means of getting it across the finish line instead.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the one hand, content perceived as liberal or critical of the government often faces backlash from various elements.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the decades that followed, Wong redefined the visual grammar of American cinema through his mastery of wide-angle lenses, low-key lighting techniques and his development of the crab dolly.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Start with George Washington, who struggled with grammar and spelling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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