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Recent Examples of essence This heirloom pattern is the essence of our grandparents’ decor with its patchwork florals, pinstripes, and grids, but the monochromatic color scheme gives it a fresh look that can suit any bedroom. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 Dark Denim Diesel Relaxed Jeans The name of the game in Milan is casual elegance, the essence of which is captured by a dark pair of denim. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 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 But the true spectacle, his essence, is watching Hardy barge to an absurd-but-revealing 485 yards after contact and what that’s creating. Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for essence
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Noun
  • Before, players could at least guess at the nature of a game, as each suit represented a different kind of competition.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Colorado's commitment to accessibility From jeep tours in Cañon City that offer American Sign Language to the Colorado Trail Explorer mobile app detailing accessible trails, Colorado offers a multitude of ways for travelers with disabilities to explore the stunning nature for which it's known.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Blending style with substance can be a difficult balance to strike, and Kendra Scott does it with Texas flair.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The mayor has also been vocal about the need for more mental health and substance use treatment beds — an area that typically falls under the county’s responsibility as a provider of health services.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Stay Active, Stay Connected Ave Maria Town Center is the picturesque heart of the community and was designed to inspire connection and support an active lifestyle.
    Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • If ingested in large enough quantities, this plant also can cause heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures and death.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So my soul was a little bit crushed to be the one to have to evict her — someone who's kept me safe literally time and time again.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
  • But the sense of the poet that Gogo once was is absent here — and Gogo needs to be a soul worth saving.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.
    Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To be fair to Kemp, some of his criticisms are not without a kernel of truth.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
  • If the kernel is spoon-shaped, expect plenty of snow.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025

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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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