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[es-uhns] / ˈɛs əns /




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The band members chatted with The Times about recapturing the effortless essence of their immortal beach-ready sound and looking forward to a second chance to chase an endless summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The herb has been used for more than 1,000 years and has traditionally been associated with "blacken hair and nourish essence."

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

"The essence of Bath on the Beach is that we really wanted to take people out of the hustle and bustle of town and put them into a kind of tropical escape," says Millie.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

That was the essence of Jesus’ entire life.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Of course, the food stayed where she put it until it was cleared away by the servants, but Aurelia understood that the gods didn’t need real food, only its spiritual essence.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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