essence

Definition for essence

noun as in heart, significance

Strongest matches

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

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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 matches

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

noun as in distillate, concentrate

Strongest match

scent

Strong matches

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

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He said he knew the famous theme tune had captured the essence of 007 after switching the main riff from a sitar to an electric guitar.

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They illustrated the essence of the farmers’ argument: there is a deep-seated cultural expectation that they will pass on their farm to the next generation.

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The goal is to capture the essence of the person, he says.

From Los Angeles Times

“It would substantially change the very essence, the nature of the conflict,” Putin said.

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For all the history, glory, rags-to-riches stories, boxing is - at its very essence - a gladiatorial sport where one punch, hesitation or lapse of concentration can prove fatal.

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