Thesaurus results for ESSENTIALITY

essentiality

noun

i-ˌsen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē

Definition of essentiality

as in essence

the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is physical strength or endurance is the essentiality that makes activity a sport and not just a game

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Recent Examples of essentiality Many people across the healthcare ecosystem acknowledge the power and essentiality of trust to most things in healthcare, including engagement and adherence to health advice. — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 Paul Johnson’s sweeping yet granular historical account of modernity’s emergence reinforces the role and essentiality of the individual, for good and for evil. — Jack Butler, National Review, 3 Sep. 2023 That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026 With Jim Crow, an imperfect church, economic despair, and the Klan looming, the film underlines again and again the essentiality of love—not as an antidote, but as an alternative, an entirely separate mode of experiencing the world. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025

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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

Definition of essence

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The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.

— Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
There’s still a championship-level tension in the air, but the relaxed nature of the sport creates a unique environment.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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