essences

noun

plural of essence
1
as in substances
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is the belief that power ultimately rests with the people is the very essence of democracy

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2
as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration presented the essence of weeks of testimony in a 20-minute appeal to the jury

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Recent Examples of essences Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results. — Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells. — Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026 One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The in-store assortment includes hair essences and hydrating mists from Narka; PDRN and exosome scalp serums from Lilyeve, plus other offerings from La’dor, Healing Bird, Refilled and Growus, which are all priced under $40 and focus on innovative formats and ingredients. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essences
  1. substances
  2. roots
  3. natures
  4. hearts
  5. souls
  6. cores
  7. kernels
  8. points
Noun
  • In response to the Boyle Heights fire, the South Coast air district deployed a mobile monitoring vehicle to screen for toxic substances in the community near the fire, according to Nahal Mogharabi, a spokesperson for the air district.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Court documents show prosecutors accused Fontes of rape a victim incapable of giving consent because of the effect of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of substances
Noun
  • The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of natures
Noun
  • Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • Nowhere has Hollywood left its mark quite like this desert town of 6,000 souls on the banks of the Rio Grande.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of souls
Noun
  • Narrow tree cores – the diameter of a pencil – have been pulled from some of the planet’s oldest trees.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • But Becerra remained the clear Democratic favorite in South County, in the urban cores of Escondido and San Marcos, as well as most of Vista and Oceanside.
    — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of points

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