essence

Example Sentences

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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

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

Nezza, Eddy, Tropa Magica, Vanita Leo and Hermanos Espinoza each brought their own distinct essence to the Texas stage, reminding audiences that Latin music is dynamic and never static.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Enough to make people forget the essence of who they are.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed