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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
This has in essence led to the two countries boycotting each other's products.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
In essence, as the financial amounts increase, so does the sentence.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
In essence, as the financial amounts increase, so does the sentence.
—Lee Ross, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for essence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essence
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If your ideal unplugged getaway involves both spa time and being surrounded by nature, there's a perfect spot in southwest Virginia.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Gobel attributed his success to compensating for what nature didn’t give him and to luck.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) The week ahead is bringing a lot of attention to your core relationships, Aries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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At the heart of Vida Caña are four core rums, each sourced from different rum-producing regions and chosen for their distinct profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Cracks in the walls outside the classroom have been sealed with a white caulk-like substance.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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In lieu of flowers, fans and loved ones are asked to donate to Joshua House, a Christian supportive home in British Columbia for men recovering from substance abuse and addiction.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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When the call came that a donor heart was available, Robinson was hit with a wave of emotion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Two graduate students, Alice and Peter, must travel to hell in order to save their professor’s soul, and yes, there’s a bit of will-they-or-won’t-they romance.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The soundtrack is loaded with classic rock and soul, and practically every scene references the films of that era — particularly gritty crime thrillers like Charley Varrick and The Outfit — or period pieces set around the same time.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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While turmeric is a root that is ground into a spice, curcumin is the main chemical compound responsible for its yellow-orange color and many of its health benefits.1 How to Use Turmeric for Weight Loss There's no exact prescription for how much turmeric to eat to lose weight.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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Ants will swarm plants that are infested with spider mites, cabbage loopers, root maggots, beetle grubs, scale, mealybugs, ticks, or other pests that ants feed on.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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Fortunately, the man did not develop this even more serious manifestation of the disease.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The musician’s spotting was part side quest, part manifestation.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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The remaining kernel is known as the groat, says Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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More than 36 years after the release of the 486 and 18 years after Intel stopped making them, leaders of the Linux kernel believe the project can improve itself by leaving i486 support behind.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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“Essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essence. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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