ESSENTIALS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

essentials

noun

plural of essential

as in principles

general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming

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Recent Examples of essentials The sink, for example, was part of an extra-long counter along one of the walls, offering plenty of extra room to stow my skincare and travel essentials. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026 Combined with historically high housing prices and rising costs for essentials such as food and healthcare, that is a challenging environment for young people. — Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Combined with historically high housing prices and rising costs for essentials such as foodand healthcare, that is a challenging environment for young people. — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 Direct mail flyers sent to Charlotte homes in the south Charlotte area feature basket price comparisons against local grocers Food Lion and Harris Teeter, asserting competitive value on store-brand essentials alongside its premium offerings. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 Sam’s Club members can find a broad selection of fresh groceries, kitchen and home essentials, electronics, clothing, jewelry, appliances, furniture, and more. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 This allows campers and travellers to keep food cold and essentials powered for longer between charges. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026 Separately, 47% used Pay With Points options at the register to cover essentials. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Working in and around airports also gave me a different perspective on what can make a long day of flying easier, from organizing your belongings to keeping essentials always within reach. — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

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Together, these architectural and symbolic elements mediate between order and chaos, memory and transformation.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors accused the two men of planning and acquiring the elements to make a chlorine bomb as well as using the internet to identify and research potential targets.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

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And so lyric arrives, unbridled by the laws of grammar, pressing its hooves to the measure of music.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
A student who used Claude for a grammar check may look identical on paper to a student who outsourced the entire assignment.

— Melissa Loble, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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