essentials

plural of essential

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Recent Examples of essentials Macron also said Sunday’s talks are part of broader efforts to help France secure oil and gas supplies as the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and raises fears of higher prices for fuel and other essentials. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 During that time, perishable foods go bad, and delays for other essentials add to costs, with inflation now at 90%. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Icramsy Toiletry Bag All these sanitizers, wipes, and other hygiene essentials have to go somewhere. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 These wide-leg pants are made from a breathable, stretchy material with two convenient side pockets to hold your essentials. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Members can use the Uber Eats app to shop for Costco products, including fresh produce, bulk groceries, household essentials and other items sold at their local warehouse. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 The reallocation from savings to essentials could sidestep addressing root problems, too. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026 Now is also a great time to stock up on household essentials with discounts on dishwasher tabs, batteries, toilet bowl cleaner and more up to 50% off. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 This is ideal for summer clothing and accessory shopping (think summer vacation essentials). — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
  • Double-height elements in the facade divide the tower into four sections.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • When these elements mix with the scorching hot water, the haze develops.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Ruby, who tutors rich children for money, knows enough to read the grammar.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Austen must have made some of these revisions herself, but it is believed that the grammar and punctuation in her later novels were cleaned up by a man named William Gifford, who was an editor at Austen’s publisher, John Murray.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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