essentials

NOUN

basics

Synonyms

STRONG

ABC's elements foundation nitty-gritty principles rudiments

WEAK

bare bones brass tacks first steps nuts and bolts the three R's

NOUN

brass tacks

Synonyms

WEAK

basic facts basics cases essential facts facts nitty-gritty realities the dope the scoop the whole story truth of the matter

NOUN

introduction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition debut establishment inauguration influx initiation installation launch opening preface presentation

STRONG

admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement exordium foreword hornbook inception induction ingress insertion institution interpolation intro lead lead-in overture preamble preliminaries prelude primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONGEST

close closing conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

completion epilogue

NOUN

lead-in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foreword

STRONG

addition admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement debut establishment exordium inauguration inception induction influx ingress initiation insertion installation institution interpolation intro launch lead opening overture preamble preface preliminaries prelude presentation primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONG

close closing completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish termination

NOUN

nuts and bolts

Synonyms

WEAK

bare bones basic details basics brass tacks fundamentals innards inner workings mechanics nitty-gritty no frills practical details practicalities workings

NOUN

prolegomenon

Synonyms

STRONG

addition admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement debut establishment exordium foreword inauguration inception induction influx ingress initiation insertion installation institution interpolation intro launch lead lead-in opening overture preamble preface preliminaries prelude presentation primer prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONG

close closing completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish termination

NOUN

rudiments

Synonyms

STRONG

ABCs basics beginnings elements foundation guts heart nitty-gritty principles

WEAK

first principles

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice fear

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Residents can apply for help with everyday essentials, while items such as electric blankets, warm clothing and slow cookers would be made available later in the year.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

If the money is already spoken for, especially if it’s intended for essentials, “then it’s not a reasonable decision to spend $1,000 on sporting tickets,” Christine Hargrove, a financial therapist in Athens, Ga., told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

“Preppers” hoard essentials like water, food and fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Consumers are dissatisfied with high price levels for essentials, like eggs at $4.50, rather than just the inflation rate.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The essentials appeared to be present: stove, coffeepot, bread pans, skillet, and such, plus a few rough and splintery shelves for storage.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

essentials

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