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essence
noun(es-sence)
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms: burden, core, effect, gist,
essence
noun(es-sence)
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms: center, centre, core, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum,
essence
noun(es-sence)
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
Synonyms: perfume,
essence
noun(es-sence)
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

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