as in essences
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rhythm, song and movement honored the island’s African and Indigenous roots.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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During the segment, Brandy paid tribute to her California roots by donning an LA Dodgers-style hat.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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With Microsoft’s support, Terradot has drilled soil and sediment cores to bedrock to analyze mineral and chemical profiles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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These areas appeal particularly to buyers who prioritize interior space over proximity to dense urban cores.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburgh had raced out into a 10-0 lead midway through the second quarter but 20 straight points from the Bengals put them on top at Paycor Stadium.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each restaurant in Jefferson County is scored out of a possible 100 points.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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This likely isn’t welcome news for audiophiles who have spent large sums of money on the SoundTouch range—particularly as units such as the SoundTouch 30 retailed for north of $1,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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United do fall behind rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, who often sell academy players with little or no first-team football for significant sums, in terms of generating income from their youth squads.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Gists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gists. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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