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essentials

NOUN

basics

Synonyms

STRONG

ABC's elements foundation nitty-gritty principles rudiments

WEAK

bare bones brass tacks first steps nuts and bolts the three R's

NOUN

brass tacks

Synonyms

WEAK

basic facts basics cases essential facts facts nitty-gritty realities the dope the scoop the whole story truth of the matter

NOUN

introduction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition debut establishment inauguration influx initiation installation launch opening preface presentation

STRONG

admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement exordium foreword hornbook inception induction ingress insertion institution interpolation intro lead lead-in overture preamble preliminaries prelude primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONGEST

close closing conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

completion epilogue

NOUN

lead-in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foreword

STRONG

addition admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement debut establishment exordium inauguration inception induction influx ingress initiation insertion installation institution interpolation intro launch lead opening overture preamble preface preliminaries prelude presentation primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONG

close closing completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish termination

NOUN

nuts and bolts

Synonyms

WEAK

bare bones basic details basics brass tacks fundamentals innards inner workings mechanics nitty-gritty no frills practical details practicalities workings

NOUN

prolegomenon

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STRONG

addition admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement debut establishment exordium foreword inauguration inception induction influx ingress initiation insertion installation institution interpolation intro launch lead lead-in opening overture preamble preface preliminaries prelude presentation primer prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONG

close closing completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish termination

NOUN

rudiments

Synonyms

STRONG

ABCs basics beginnings elements foundation guts heart nitty-gritty principles

WEAK

first principles

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice fear

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When energy costs jumped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Walmart, Target and other retailers said that consumers quickly began spending more on essentials, such as food, to ensure they had the basics covered.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Amazon launched 30-minute rapid delivery for groceries and essentials in four major U.S. cities, with expansion planned.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It is another indicator that like Mark, more people are relying on debt to cover everyday essentials.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A “Room Service” feature will enable travelers to order oft-forgotten essentials or food through Uber Eats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Any trip outside the house involved a giant stroller and an unfashionable diaper bag full of the essentials: a Ziploc of Cheerios, a few everyday toys, and an extra change of clothes—for everyone.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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