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

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What “playing the right way” looks like is, in essence, dominating every single facet of a game of professional basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was good to get her essence, but then to create another version of Claire, the movie version.

From Los Angeles Times

“Esencia” is an album that celebrates the essence of one’s self.

From Los Angeles Times

You really captured his essence in the film.

From Los Angeles Times

Brahms’ viola-infused string quintets and sextets have in them the essence of amber autumn, and three major L.A. institutions coincidentally turned to them over six November days.

From Los Angeles Times

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