essence

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Our critic said the show finds Ms. Worsley “once again boiling the past down to its essence, without belaboring the ironies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Five acts — Nezza, Eddy, Tropa Magica, Vanita Leo and Hermanos Espinoza — take over the De Los showcase at South by Southwest with their own distinct essence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

And this is the essence of the Gulf aviation model.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A powerful pecan essence wafted into my face, not at all unpleasant, considering how sick I was of pecans.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly