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

Example Sentences

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It captured the very essence of the book because I was looking for the magic of the FA Cup and I found it right there.

From BBC

With speed of the essence, they don’t stop for anything; even bathroom breaks are handled as the boat rockets forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

So, ever the unconventional philosopher, Therrien made real false beards that embody the essence of that.

From Los Angeles Times

In essence, the OBR's judgement of the amount of room for manoeuvre - the so-called "headroom" calculation - will now only be made once a year, from this Budget onwards.

From BBC

Cliff reflected on the song in 1986, telling reggae archivist Roger Steffens: "The essence of my music is struggle. What gives it the icing is the hope of love."

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