essence

[es-uhns] / ˈɛs əns /

NOUN

heart, significance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect basis bottom line character core crux element lifeblood meaning nature principle quality reality root soul spirit structure substance

STRONG

attribute backbone base being bottom burden caliber constitution entity essentiality fiber form fundamentals germ grain kernel life marrow meat nitty-gritty nub nucleus pith point property quiddity quintessence stuff timber vein

WEAK

be-all and end-all chief constituent essentia main idea name of game virtuality

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract exterior exteriority outside top

NOUN

distillate, concentrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

scent

STRONG

balm cologne drug effusion elixir extract fragrance juice liquor perfume potion spirits tincture

Antonyms

STRONG

stench stink

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However, McElligott reckons that this narrative of more skeptical AI thinking has been used to explain what in essence is simply old fashioned profit-taking after a strong run.

From MarketWatch

In essence, the central bank has cooled demand in the rest of the economy to offset the increase related to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

What “playing the right way” looks like is, in essence, dominating every single facet of a game of professional basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was good to get her essence, but then to create another version of Claire, the movie version.

From Los Angeles Times

“Esencia” is an album that celebrates the essence of one’s self.

From Los Angeles Times

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