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
The bathroom is finished with bright subway tile, a full-sized vanity, and a vessel sink with space for essentials on the counter.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Journey guitarist Neal Schon talks touring essentials, prized guitars and favorite songsNeed a news break?
—Cooper Worth, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The twins partnered with HomeGoods to embrace early holiday decorating, sharing insights on sisterhood, family traditions, and essentials to celebrate the season.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition, Andres’ org is providing kitchen essentials, from cooking utensils to actual ingredients.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Read on to see some of the top deals across categories, including kitchen essentials, bed and bath, furniture, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Best Early Black Friday Target Fashion Deals Use the early sale to stock up on the essentials for holiday outfits.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The company is donating food and essentials from DashMart locations to local food banks and urging Congress to restore full SNAP funding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Card Case Speaking of only keeping the essentials on hand, this ultra-thin card case is an excellent replacement for a bulky, overstuffed wallet when traveling.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Journey guitarist Neal Schon talks touring essentials, prized guitars and favorite songsNeed a news break?
—Cooper Worth, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The twins partnered with HomeGoods to embrace early holiday decorating, sharing insights on sisterhood, family traditions, and essentials to celebrate the season.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition, Andres’ org is providing kitchen essentials, from cooking utensils to actual ingredients.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Read on to see some of the top deals across categories, including kitchen essentials, bed and bath, furniture, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Best Early Black Friday Target Fashion Deals Use the early sale to stock up on the essentials for holiday outfits.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The company is donating food and essentials from DashMart locations to local food banks and urging Congress to restore full SNAP funding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Card Case Speaking of only keeping the essentials on hand, this ultra-thin card case is an excellent replacement for a bulky, overstuffed wallet when traveling.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
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Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some questions and answers have been edited for grammar, spelling, clarity and brevity.—
Dorothy Elder,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rules of grammar were useless now, and never truly rules.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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