essence
Example Sentences
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Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The title of the group’s latest offering, “Future Present Past,” hints at its timeless essence.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
And this is the essence of the Gulf aviation model.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
It would be possible to convey the essence of “The Life and Death of Peter Sellers,” by Roger Lewis, in a single sentence: Peter Sellers was a dreadful human being.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
“I saw her die. I need her essence brought back. I know there are those that have escaped before.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.