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as in nature
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the belief that power ultimately rests with the people is the very essence of democracy
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as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
presented the essence of weeks of testimony in a 20-minute appeal to the jury
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Recent Examples of essence
In response, Gaga, 39, praised Dacus, 29, for capturing the song's essence.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Breathe in, and let the warm aroma of coffee and red apple accords, soothing lavender essence, and rich sandalwood gently wrap around you.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Disney had that touch about sort of distilling it to the pure essence of something.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
And time, the most quantifiable asset of all, is off the essence.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Breathe in, and let the warm aroma of coffee and red apple accords, soothing lavender essence, and rich sandalwood gently wrap around you.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Disney had that touch about sort of distilling it to the pure essence of something.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
And time, the most quantifiable asset of all, is off the essence.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for essence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
Noun
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Despite the undead nature of her latest role, Hailee Steinfeld had a profound connection to the character.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ojai Valley Inn’s views its Spiritual Wellness program as a compliment to more traditional Spa and Wellness practices that are also offered such as a signature Ojai massage or a nature walk in within the Mind Body program.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bellinger has also been getting treatment, including core exercises and soft tissue work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Whalers also brought spermaceti, a waxy substance that comes from a sperm whale’s head and is used to produce candles and lubricants for precision machinery like watches and clocks.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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But once Mulaney talked his wife Olivia Munn into giving him the cash because he’s not allowed to have more than $300 in cash due to his past issues with substance abuse, the manager then requested $100,000 and finally the Everybody’s Live crew began to notice the red flags.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, people who experience claustrophobia or heart or respiratory conditions should consider sitting this visit out.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not a soul in the hockey world even considers Ovechkin the best player of his era, a title that goes to his longtime rival, Sidney Crosby.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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From the Sweet 16 on, there were no teams from small conferences and, so, no glass slippers left in a tournament that was losing its soul.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Officials haven't announced a probable root cause for the launch failure in March.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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He was raised in Boston Both Ivery and Pompeo have Boston roots.—
Maggie Kreienberg,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Woman must be a manifestation of Ramona’s grief: a thing that arrived uninvited into this family’s life, cast a shadow over their home, and refused to leave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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The initial test went well: the team successfully popped a single kernel wrapped in aluminum foil with a ten-watt laser.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Indian atta is stone-ground, meaning the wheat kernels are crushed between millstones into a fine powder.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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