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
Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to discover more tiny house options at Amazon, as well as essentials to fill your new space with.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The bathroom is finished with bright subway tile, a full-sized vanity, and a vessel sink with space for essentials on the counter.
—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
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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to discover more tiny house options at Amazon, as well as essentials to fill your new space with.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The bathroom is finished with bright subway tile, a full-sized vanity, and a vessel sink with space for essentials on the counter.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the revision stage, AI can support the editing and rewriting of ideas as well as help with … punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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That means abandoning your inhibitions and not getting hung up on grammar or achieving proficiency, said Thomas Sauer, assistant director of resource development for the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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