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Definitions

of the essence

ADJECTIVE
prerequisite
Synonyms
STRONG
essential expedient imperative mandatory requisite
WEAK
called-for important indispensable necessitous needful obligatory required vital
Antonyms
STRONG
inessential optional secondary unnecessary voluntary

Example Sentences

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Speed is of the essence because, nearly a month in, disruptions are spreading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

On the hour, with time of the essence and an equaliser required, Spurs supporters erupted as the ball was played around aimlessly at the back in the manner of a team defending a healthy lead.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Time is of the essence when it comes to making these refund-enhancing tax-planning moves, and filing your 2025 tax return, according to Greene-Lewis.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

The rescue came together quickly; time was of the essence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

I do believe mortals strived more heartily toward their goals, because they knew that time was of the essence.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.