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
From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
To start, decide in advance what’s off-limits (like clothes or takeout) and what’s allowed (groceries, bills, essentials).
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The handmade leather purse is roomy enough to hold essentials like your phone, cardholder, keys, headphones, and lip gloss.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Witt, one in four parents are cutting essentials like food and utilities to pay for internet.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Need to stock up on everyday cat essentials?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Pair these with all the standard essentials—from button-down shirts to crisp, white T-shirts, for easy, everyday elegance.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
To start, decide in advance what’s off-limits (like clothes or takeout) and what’s allowed (groceries, bills, essentials).
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The handmade leather purse is roomy enough to hold essentials like your phone, cardholder, keys, headphones, and lip gloss.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Witt, one in four parents are cutting essentials like food and utilities to pay for internet.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Need to stock up on everyday cat essentials?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Pair these with all the standard essentials—from button-down shirts to crisp, white T-shirts, for easy, everyday elegance.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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There's very little battlefield action, the war elements mostly taking place in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, where many soldiers, including Australian medical student protagonist Dorrigo Evans (Jacob Elordi), are forced to work on the Burma railway.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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While AlphaFold learned the language of amino acids to predict protein shapes, AlphaGenome has learned the complex grammar of the DNA sequence to predict the function of its non-coding regions.—
Miguel Llorca,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Don't Ignore Adverbs Not to make this article into a grammar lesson, but adverbs are another important detail that can easily get glossed over.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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