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 In a separate Gallup survey, 26% of Americans cited a stronger safety net and more affordable essentials, including housing, healthcare and education, as benefits of socialism. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026 Creators are also touting tailoring hacks, such as taking in waistbands, that are combined with thrifting basic essentials (t-shirts, knits and belt adjusters). — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Capgemini’s consumer research similarly found consumers balancing spending on essentials with small indulgences that provide an emotional boost. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 The walnut finish brings some warmth to all that technology, while a discreet drawer keeps smaller office essentials out of sight. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, a spacious surface leaves room for monitors, notebooks, coffee, plants, and whatever other essentials keep her ideas flowing. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 My Away carry-on and a large personal bag hold all the essentials. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The kitchenette is rudimentary with a mini fridge, stovetop (no oven), a sink, and a few cooking essentials, including two different coffee makers. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Use these Prime Day leftovers as a chance to restock cleaning essentials before the holiday hosting craziness begins. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

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In most cases, bed and board have to be paid for, but there are a series of daily spending caps on different elements, such as food and hotel costs.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
Part of her vision is that juxtaposition of elements, and leaning into making her audience feel that sense of discomfort.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 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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