OF THE ESSENCE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

of the essence

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Definition of of the essence

as in necessary

impossible to do without Time is of the essence so please hurry.

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Recent Examples of of the essence Bokondji Imama, like every other Florida Panthers player competing for a roster spot, knows time is of the essence. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 But time is of the essence if Envision is to launch in the early 2030s. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Lawyers for Sandusky have fought his conviction for more than a decade and now at his age, time is of the essence. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 When hundreds of vulnerabilities are now being discovered every month, time is very much of the essence. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of the essence

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“Of the essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of%20the%20essence. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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