essentials

plural of essential

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of essentials The Fyy Electronic Organizer has multiple compartments to keep these smaller essentials separated and easy to access. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, the purchasing power of the American paycheck continues to decline, while the cost of some essentials — like basic food, health insurance and rent — continue to climb for the lowest-income workers. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Corbett’s plan, in part, calls for expanding the sales tax to services and eliminating it on some everyday essentials to boost state funding for schools and municipalities. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 The town was reported by Ukrainian authorities to have ran out of food and other supplies in September, with no access to electricity, gas, medicine and other essentials. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 Larger versions can accommodate everything from essentials to a laptop and water bottle. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Shoppers will find discounts on select products across a variety of categories such as tech accessories, home essentials, fashion apparel, beauty and personal care and more. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The soft, textured leather and relaxed shape look effortlessly elegant, with plenty of room for daily essentials without the bulk. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 The first step will be to clarify what people need and organize the delivery of food, medicine, hygiene products and other essentials, Lantratova said in an online statement. — Ben Finley, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
  • One of the strongest tests comes from Big Bang nucleosynthesis (BBN), the process through which the first light elements formed during the universe’s first few minutes.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Evans's passion for golf and the Masters Tournament led them to incorporate elements from Augusta's clubhouse design.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The core tools handle the basics—fixing grammar, rephrasing, expanding, trimming, and summarizing—while the tone options adjust your voice to fit the room.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • His work with Steven Spielberg — Kamiński has shot 20 films with Spielberg, including his latest, Disclosure Day — has rewritten the visual grammar of Hollywood.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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