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 inside has a zipper pocket and a slit pocket to hold important items and keep your essentials organized.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Shop these Amazon travel essentials before your next vacation to stay healthy and happy abroad.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Residents of Riverdale, New York, can receive fresh, free produce — including pineapples, peppers, cucumbers, and other essentials — every other Friday through the grassroots organization KRVC.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
From the best artificial Christmas trees to cold-weather gear for dogs, the NBC Select team pulled together the essentials for a cozier season.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The one-month course teaches design thinking, problem-solving, and the essentials of Swift programming within the Apple iOS ecosystem.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Best underseat and compact bags Perfect for flying light or keeping essentials close, these smaller bags are ideal for travelers who hate gate-checking.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Plus, spring fashion, travel essentials, kitchen must-haves, and more gems with Oprah’s stamp of approval are marked down to as little as $18.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Shop these Amazon travel essentials before your next vacation to stay healthy and happy abroad.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Residents of Riverdale, New York, can receive fresh, free produce — including pineapples, peppers, cucumbers, and other essentials — every other Friday through the grassroots organization KRVC.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
From the best artificial Christmas trees to cold-weather gear for dogs, the NBC Select team pulled together the essentials for a cozier season.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The one-month course teaches design thinking, problem-solving, and the essentials of Swift programming within the Apple iOS ecosystem.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Best underseat and compact bags Perfect for flying light or keeping essentials close, these smaller bags are ideal for travelers who hate gate-checking.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Plus, spring fashion, travel essentials, kitchen must-haves, and more gems with Oprah’s stamp of approval are marked down to as little as $18.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentials
Noun
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Editing was done by spooling the recording from one reel to another, cutting out the unwanted elements with a razor blade, and cello-taping the remaining tape back together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 Nov. 2025.
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