{ "Essen":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "Count Hans Henrik von 1755\u20131824 Swedish field marshal and statesman":[], "city in western Germany in the Ruhr district population 566,201":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8e-s\u1d4an" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134731", "type":[ "biographical name", "geographical name" ] }, "essay":{ "antonyms":[ "assay", "attempt", "endeavor", "seek", "strive", "try" ], "definitions":{ ": a proof of an unaccepted design for a stamp or piece of paper money":[], ": an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its subject from a limited or personal point of view":[], ": something resembling such a composition":[ "a photographic essay" ], ": the result or product of an attempt":[], ": to make an often tentative or experimental effort to perform : try":[], ": to put to a test":[], ": trial , test":[] }, "examples":[ "Noun", "Your assignment is to write a 500-word essay on one of Shakespeare's sonnets.", "The book is a collection of his previously unpublished essays on a variety of topics.", "Verb", "There is no hint as to which of the approaches essayed in this book will prove most useful.", "he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Jerry Maguire is essentially an essay on Tom Cruise that Cruise coauthors by enacting it. \u2014 Chloe Walker, Longreads , 1 July 2022", "Today's guest essay comes to us from Fortune senior editor Beth Kowitt. \u2014 Beth Kowitt And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 30 June 2022", "But long-form YouTube videos \u2014 from a 50-minute video essay about the rise and fall of a popular creator to a two-hour-deep dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory \u2014 have endured the TikTok boom. \u2014 Morgan Sung, NBC News , 27 June 2022", "In perhaps the book\u2019s best essay , Gessen wrestles with both the philosophy and the logistics of raising Raffi bilingual in English and Russian. \u2014 Phillip Maciak, The New Republic , 27 June 2022", "The exhibition, and the subtle and deeply felt catalogue essay by curator Sarah Greenough, focuses considerable attention on Adams\u2019s religious life, and tenancy is fundamental to his spirituality. \u2014 Philip Kennicott, Washington Post , 27 June 2022", "In the piece, Finnegan quotes an essay that compares Lenny to Reinhold Messner, who climbed fourteen peaks above eight thousand metres without supplemental oxygen. \u2014 The New Yorker , 27 June 2022", "Because of an editing error, an article on Sunday about a photo essay project in which photographers selected objects that represented their family histories misstated the item that is the focus of a book written by the historian Tiya Miles. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022", "The video became fodder for an essay in the New York Times. \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 15 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Why not essay contests in high schools and community colleges on the benefits of voting, with scholarships for the winners", "Youth Speak Out, essay writing for individual students, and Youth Sing Out, songwriting for classrooms. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022", "These are the full contest rules for Outside\u2019s survival stories essay contest. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 22 Sep. 2021", "Meyers Taylor wrote in a recent USA Today essay that competing in the Beijing Olympics, despite human-rights concerns in the country, was important to her. \u2014 Rachel Bachman, WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022", "The uncertainty about the oldest living tree perhaps illustrates larger questions about nailing down tree ages\u2014a point that the review essay tackles. \u2014 Robin Lloyd, Scientific American , 24 Dec. 2021", "This is Katherine Dunn writing from COP26 in Glasgow, taking over the CEO Daily essay today from Alan. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 12 Nov. 2021", "And any buzzy novel, or even essay collection, now seems to be sold as a television show almost immediately, as if the former were just a sketch for the inevitable latter. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Republic , 4 Oct. 2021", "Hansberry\u2019s essay about how A Raisin in the Sun fits into the history of American theater more broadly is one of the most powerful aspects of Godfrey\u2019s collection. \u2014 Imani Perry, The New York Review of Books , 15 June 2021" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle French essai , ultimately from Late Latin exagium act of weighing, from Latin ex- + agere to drive \u2014 more at agent":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u0259-\u02c8s\u0101", "senses 2, 3 & 4 also e-\u02c8s\u0101", "\u02c8e-\u02ccs\u0101", "e-\u02c8s\u0101" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for essay Verb attempt , try , endeavor , essay , strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end. attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort. will attempt to photograph the rare bird try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something. tried to determine which was the better procedure endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty. endeavored to find crash survivors in the mountains essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting. will essay a dramatic role for the first time strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort. continues to strive for peace", "synonyms":[ "article", "composition", "paper", "theme" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165318", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "essence":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a volatile substance or constituent (as of perfume)":[], ": in or by its very nature : essentially , basically":[ "was in essence an honest person" ], ": odor , perfume":[], ": of the utmost importance":[ "time is of the essence" ], ": one that possesses or exhibits a quality in abundance as if in concentrated form":[ "she was the essence of punctuality" ], ": something that exists : entity":[], ": the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing especially as opposed to its existence":[ "a painting that captures the essence of the land" ], ": the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person":[ "the essence of the issue" ], ": the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being":[], ": the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its proper class or identified as being what it is":[] }, "examples":[ "The perennial debate about nature and nurture\u2014which is the more potent shaper of the human essence ", "In essence , the positivists were the first sociologists, rejecting both superstition and metaphysics and studying behavior as a natural phenomenon that could be perfected. \u2014 Stephan Talty , Mulatto America , 2003", "I had come to Orange Cove on a statewide tour, looking for the essence of Latino life in a changing California and a good bowl of the Mexican stew \u2026 \u2014 Joe Rodriguez , San Jose Mercury News , 20 May 2003", "The essence of love is unselfishness.", "The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Just as the holiday sort of implies, there's always a new way of scaring, and these TV episodes truly capture the essence of the holiday in a way that only the small screen knows how to do. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 21 June 2022", "Both stories, narrated by each man\u2019s son, capture the essence of a child struggling to make sense of the adults in their lives. \u2014 Leah Tyler, ajc , 30 May 2022", "Joswiak said Apple's other products \u2014 including its HomePod mini smart speaker and iPad tablet \u2014 capture the essence of what the company set out to achieve with the iPod. \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022", "Michael [John Warren] managed to capture the essence . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 25 Apr. 2022", "But so is self-awareness, and Bell's been working for years to capture that essence of himself. \u2014 Indianapolis Star , 19 Apr. 2022", "Crafted in collaboration with the Roca brothers, Distil Your World New York aims to capture the essence of the city by paying tribute to its eclectic culinary scene and singular architecture. \u2014 Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report , 14 Apr. 2022", "This new film aims to capture the essence of an Italian summer, with Ulman exploring themes of escapism, possibility and rediscovering one\u2019s childhood. \u2014 Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Jan. 2022", "It\u2019s that thing of not doing an impersonation but trying to capture the essence of what the [real-life Anderson and Lee] were feeling. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 20 Jan. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English essencia , from Latin essentia , from esse to be \u2014 more at is":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8e-s\u1d4ans", "\u02c8e-s\u1d4an(t)s", "\u02c8es-\u1d4an(t)s", "\u02c8es-\u1d4ans" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "being", "essentiality", "nature", "quiddity", "quintessence", "soul", "stuff", "substance" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105502", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essence d'orient":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": pearl essence especially from bleak fish":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, essence of the Orient":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "es\u00e4\u207fsd\u022fry\u00e4\u207f", "\u00a6es\u1d4an(t)s\u02c8d\u014dr\u0113\u0259nt", "-d\u022fr-", "-\u0113\u02ccent" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065635", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essence peddler":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a peddler of cure-alls and medicinal preparations":[], ": skunk":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130050", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essenced":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": scented , perfumed":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "-n(t)st" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203317", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "essential":{ "antonyms":[ "condition", "demand", "must", "must-have", "necessary", "necessity", "need", "needful", "requirement", "requisite", "sine qua non" ], "definitions":{ ": being a substance that is not synthesized by the body in a quantity sufficient for normal health and growth and that must be obtained from the diet":[ "a vegetable oil rich in essential fatty acids" ], ": idiopathic":[ "essential disease", "essential hypertension" ], ": of the utmost importance : basic , indispensable , necessary":[ "an essential requirement for admission to college" ], ": of, relating to, or constituting essence : inherent":[], ": something basic":[ "the essentials of astronomy" ], ": something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable":[], "\u2014 see also essential amino acid \u2014 compare nonessential sense 2":[ "a vegetable oil rich in essential fatty acids" ] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "As a fighter pilot, he knows that good vision is essential .", "Free speech is an essential right of citizenship.", "The essential problem with this plan is that it will cost too much.", "There's no essential difference between the two products.", "Noun", "the essentials for success include a willingness to work and the right attitude", "this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "For starters, compliance with PCI standards is essential for any business that accepts credit card payments. \u2014 Percy Hung, Forbes , 27 June 2022", "Power efficiency is also essential , and the iPhone 14 Pros will have two big advantages over the iPhone 14 Max. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022", "And of course, smart storage is essential in a bedroom. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022", "In order to fully enjoy your deck or patio, seating is essential , and there are plenty of on-sale options to shop during the lead up to Prime Day. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 23 June 2022", "Environmentalists said more space was essential for the frog but the landowner, timber company Weyerhaeuser Co., called it an unjust land grab. \u2014 John Flesher, ajc , 23 June 2022", "His collection is a terrific nucleus for the museum, but growth and diversification are essential . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022", "While a healthy respect for heights and the ability to deal with them is essential , a via ferrata is far less physically demanding than traditional climbing, and most mountains have routes that vary in length, elevation and difficulty. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022", "Time with their child reduced when time with the child is essential ", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The closet essential is made from soft Pima cotton that drapes beautifully and comes in sizes up to 3XL. \u2014 Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022", "The first essential was in place for my first ice fishing outing of the season. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 Dec. 2021", "And that made Min essential for a potential season 3. \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 9 June 2022", "Not sure whether to invest in a classic essential like a white tank top or a more spotlight-stealing style from 2022's fashion roster, like a corset or micro mini skirt", "Almost everyone who has ridden a bicycle, from a Sears Huffy to a multi-thousand-dollar eBike, knows the risks of this ubiquitous essential . \u2014 Lauren Mowery, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "This elevated essential boasts a relaxed style with a classic ribbed crew neck. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 24 May 2022", "Biden has called nuclear essential to the nation\u2019s climate goals, and Washington last year set aside $6 billion for extending the licenses of some plants and $2.5 billion for developing new nuclear technologies. \u2014 Douglas Macmillan, Washington Post , 13 May 2022", "This patio essential has a 4.8-star rating from Overstock customers, with many complimenting its sturdy, elegant design. \u2014 Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY , 2 July 2021" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "i-\u02c8sen-ch\u0259l", "i-\u02c8sen(t)-sh\u0259l", "i-\u02c8sen-sh\u0259l" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for essential Adjective essential , fundamental , vital , cardinal mean so important as to be indispensable. essential implies belonging to the very nature of a thing and therefore being incapable of removal without destroying the thing itself or its character. conflict is essential in drama fundamental applies to something that is a foundation without which an entire system or complex whole would collapse. fundamental principles of algebra vital suggests something that is necessary to a thing's continued existence or operation. cut off from vital supplies cardinal suggests something on which an outcome turns or depends. a cardinal rule in buying a home", "synonyms":[ "all-important", "critical", "imperative", "indispensable", "integral", "must-have", "necessary", "necessitous", "needed", "needful", "required", "requisite", "vital" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221137", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ] }, "essentiality":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an essential quality, property, or aspect":[], ": essential nature : essence":[], ": the quality or state of being essential":[ "the essentiality of freedom and justice", "\u2014 P. G. Hoffman" ] }, "examples":[ "physical strength or endurance is the essentiality that makes activity a sport and not just a game", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Then there are the blockchain companies preaching the essentiality of their own coins to their own cyberspaces. \u2014 Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired , 10 Jan. 2022", "Key factors in prioritizing the pecking order of expenses are productivity, essentiality , frequency, timing and amount. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021", "At a more comprehensive level, however, the acknowledgment of the essentiality of water is not restricted to a performance or a rebuttal to stereotypes associated with Black and other nonwhite communities. \u2014 Shamira Ibrahi, Allure , 17 Sep. 2021", "Carbon monoxide poisonings from small generators provide a vivid example of the essentiality of electricity to our lives. \u2014 Robert Bryce, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021", "The year 2020 certainly cemented the role and essentiality of digital business. \u2014 Marcelo Gracietti, Forbes , 18 June 2021", "As the waiting list shifts from the obvious to subsequent tiers of essentiality , where do athletes fit in", "Despite their deep roots, the recipes\u2014even the oldest ones\u2014feel fresh and modern, a testament to the essentiality of African-American gastronomy to all of American cuisine. \u2014 Helen Rosner, The New Yorker , 9 Dec. 2019", "This cult of whiteness, its essentiality and omnipotence, is the straw that stirs and spreads the nationalist pixie dust. \u2014 C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED , 1 Aug. 2019" ], "first_known_use":{ "1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "i-\u02ccsen(t)-sh\u0113-\u02c8a-l\u0259-t\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "being", "essence", "nature", "quiddity", "quintessence", "soul", "stuff", "substance" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131648", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essentials":{ "antonyms":[ "condition", "demand", "must", "must-have", "necessary", "necessity", "need", "needful", "requirement", "requisite", "sine qua non" ], "definitions":{ ": being a substance that is not synthesized by the body in a quantity sufficient for normal health and growth and that must be obtained from the diet":[ "a vegetable oil rich in essential fatty acids" ], ": idiopathic":[ "essential disease", "essential hypertension" ], ": of the utmost importance : basic , indispensable , necessary":[ "an essential requirement for admission to college" ], ": of, relating to, or constituting essence : inherent":[], ": something basic":[ "the essentials of astronomy" ], ": something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable":[], "\u2014 see also essential amino acid \u2014 compare nonessential sense 2":[ "a vegetable oil rich in essential fatty acids" ] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "As a fighter pilot, he knows that good vision is essential .", "Free speech is an essential right of citizenship.", "The essential problem with this plan is that it will cost too much.", "There's no essential difference between the two products.", "Noun", "the essentials for success include a willingness to work and the right attitude", "this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "For starters, compliance with PCI standards is essential for any business that accepts credit card payments. \u2014 Percy Hung, Forbes , 27 June 2022", "Power efficiency is also essential , and the iPhone 14 Pros will have two big advantages over the iPhone 14 Max. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022", "And of course, smart storage is essential in a bedroom. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022", "In order to fully enjoy your deck or patio, seating is essential , and there are plenty of on-sale options to shop during the lead up to Prime Day. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 23 June 2022", "Environmentalists said more space was essential for the frog but the landowner, timber company Weyerhaeuser Co., called it an unjust land grab. \u2014 John Flesher, ajc , 23 June 2022", "His collection is a terrific nucleus for the museum, but growth and diversification are essential . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022", "While a healthy respect for heights and the ability to deal with them is essential , a via ferrata is far less physically demanding than traditional climbing, and most mountains have routes that vary in length, elevation and difficulty. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022", "Time with their child reduced when time with the child is essential ", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The closet essential is made from soft Pima cotton that drapes beautifully and comes in sizes up to 3XL. \u2014 Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022", "The first essential was in place for my first ice fishing outing of the season. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 Dec. 2021", "And that made Min essential for a potential season 3. \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 9 June 2022", "Not sure whether to invest in a classic essential like a white tank top or a more spotlight-stealing style from 2022's fashion roster, like a corset or micro mini skirt", "Almost everyone who has ridden a bicycle, from a Sears Huffy to a multi-thousand-dollar eBike, knows the risks of this ubiquitous essential . \u2014 Lauren Mowery, Forbes , 1 June 2022", "This elevated essential boasts a relaxed style with a classic ribbed crew neck. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 24 May 2022", "Biden has called nuclear essential to the nation\u2019s climate goals, and Washington last year set aside $6 billion for extending the licenses of some plants and $2.5 billion for developing new nuclear technologies. \u2014 Douglas Macmillan, Washington Post , 13 May 2022", "This patio essential has a 4.8-star rating from Overstock customers, with many complimenting its sturdy, elegant design. \u2014 Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY , 2 July 2021" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective", "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "i-\u02c8sen-ch\u0259l", "i-\u02c8sen(t)-sh\u0259l", "i-\u02c8sen-sh\u0259l" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for essential Adjective essential , fundamental , vital , cardinal mean so important as to be indispensable. essential implies belonging to the very nature of a thing and therefore being incapable of removal without destroying the thing itself or its character. conflict is essential in drama fundamental applies to something that is a foundation without which an entire system or complex whole would collapse. fundamental principles of algebra vital suggests something that is necessary to a thing's continued existence or operation. cut off from vital supplies cardinal suggests something on which an outcome turns or depends. a cardinal rule in buying a home", "synonyms":[ "all-important", "critical", "imperative", "indispensable", "integral", "must-have", "necessary", "necessitous", "needed", "needful", "required", "requisite", "vital" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022844", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ] }, "essoin day":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a day formerly set aside by English law for receiving essoins":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140040", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essoinee":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": one whose essoin is allowed":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "Anglo-French essoni\u00e9, essoigni\u00e9 , past participle of essonier, essoignier , verb":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "e\u00a6s-", "\u00a6e\u02ccs-", "\u0259\u0307\u00a6soi\u00a6n\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004339", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essoiner":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": one that essoins another":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "Anglo-French essonier, essoneour , from essonier , verb + -er, -our -or":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u0259\u0307\u02c8s\u022fin\u0259(r)" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191529", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essonite":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a yellow to brown garnet":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8e-s\u0259-\u02ccn\u012bt" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085126", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "essential oil":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy \u2014 compare fixed oil":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "After four years of high school, your grad has more than earned some serious R&R\u2014and that\u2019s why this essential oil diffuser is such a great gift. \u2014 Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics , 16 June 2022", "The set includes five essential oil blends in rollerballs specifically formulated to tackle stress, soothe aches and pains and support overall health. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022", "Don't hesitate to also stock her up with essential oil blends from the brand. \u2014 Isis Briones, House Beautiful , 15 Apr. 2022", "Regular air fresheners can be useful in a pinch, but consider using an essential oil diffuser for a more relaxing and long lasting effect. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 5 May 2022", "Our top Mother's Day gifts range from comfy bathrobes, essential oil diffusers, fitness gadgets, and wine to self-care gift boxes and gift baskets, subscription boxes, and flowers. \u2014 Malia Griggs, SELF , 12 Apr. 2022", "From interactive sandscapes and Wi-Fi-enabled essential oil diffusers to wearable pendants and peaceful virtual reality (VR) experiences, there is something for all tastes and budgets. \u2014 Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY , 3 Apr. 2022", "From budget-friendly finds to sleek design picks, here are 25 of the best essential oil diffusers to shop now. \u2014 Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour , 11 Mar. 2022", "An essential oil diffuser can also help if loaded with pine or evergreen scents, since much of the benefit of forest bathing comes from breathing in the organic compounds trees emit, McEwan said. \u2014 Madeline Holcombe, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1674, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150053" }, "essential predication":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": predication in which the predicate is wholly contained in the essence of the subject":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151552" }, "essential proposition":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an analytic proposition":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171142" }, "essentially":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": in essence : fundamentally":[ "\u2014 used to identify or stress the basic or essential character or nature of a person or thing or to say that a description is basically true or accurate He's essentially a good man. \u2026 painting, essentially a two-dimensional art \u2026 \u2014 Herbert Read The fact that so many bloggers are essentially anonymous allows them to spew rancor, rumor, lies, and obscenities. \u2014 Gil Troy Aphids feed on the sugary phloem of plants. Essentially they steal the product of photosynthesis. \u2014 Caleb Rounds" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "i-\u02c8sench-l\u0113", "-\u02c8sen(t)-sh\u0259-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1774, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172807" }, "essentialize":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to express or formulate in essential form : reduce to essentials":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "i-\u02c8sen(t)-sh\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The design seemed to essentialize a human will to beauty as a matter of workaday routine: ordinary ecstasy. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 23 Nov. 2020", "Worse examples: resystematize, transparentize, essentialize , rightsize, dichotomize. \u2014 Gary Gilson, Star Tribune , 10 Oct. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1893, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-173710" }, "essential amino acid":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": any of various amino acids that are required for normal health and growth in many vertebrates, are either not manufactured in the body or manufactured in insufficient quantities, are usually supplied by dietary protein, and include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine \u2014 compare nonessential amino acid":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "One scoop of this powder provides 20 grams of protein with a complete essential amino acid profile. \u2014 Good Housekeeping , 9 June 2022", "Felines like tigers and lions, for example, need taurine in their diet, an essential amino acid critical for normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, and other health factors. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 26 May 2022", "All of these high-protein options are also rich in leucine, an essential amino acid involved in the growth and repair of muscle, skin, and bone. \u2014 Outside Online , 17 Feb. 2021", "Limiting the essential amino acid methionine appears to amplify the effects of radiation and chemotherapy in mice with colon cancer and sarcomas. \u2014 Jocelyn Kaiser, Science | AAAS , 1 Apr. 2021", "Tryptophan is an essential amino acid , according to the US National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus website. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, Health.com , 22 Feb. 2021", "Food and drinks that contain certain minerals, therapeutic herbs and tryptophan \u2014 an essential amino acid \u2014 can aid your body's production of serotonin and melatonin. \u2014 Kristen Rogers, CNN , 11 Aug. 2020", "Quinoa, which is technically a seed, includes all essential amino acids (there are nine) that your body needs for repair and growth but can\u2019t produce for itself. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, Health.com , 30 Apr. 2020", "Seitan is not a complete protein, lacking the essential amino acid lysine. \u2014 NBC News , 31 Jan. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1911, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-174653" }, "essential clause":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": restrictive clause":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200402" }, "Essaouira":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "city and port on the Atlantic west of Marrakech in western Morocco population 83,000":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cce-s\u0259-\u02c8wir-\u0259" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011756" }, "essentiate":{ "type":[ "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to form or constitute the essence or being of":[], ": to become essence":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Medieval Latin essentiatus , past participle of essentiare to make real or essential, from Latin essentia essence":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-041848" }, "ess":{ "type":[ "noun", "noun suffix" ], "definitions":{ ": the letter s":[], ": female":[ "giant ess" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8es", "\u0259s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "But no one made Shepherd feel like the hostess with the most- ess more than Nash. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 3 May 2021", "New Blue bites ten yards out of its disadvantage on hard braking, then closes in several feet more as the pairs arcs into the left-hand entry to the uphill ess -section. \u2014 Don Sherman, Car and Driver , 31 Aug. 2020", "Elliott and Truex were back in front for the restart on Lap 66, but Truex challenged right off the green flag, the two exchanging bumps speeding up through the esses , but Elliott never relinquished the lead. \u2014 John Kekis, BostonGlobe.com , 4 Aug. 2019", "The Supra manages to be both stable in long sweepers and agile in esses that force the suspension to load and unload side-to-side. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics , 12 May 2019", "Each busin ess has ownership ties to Mr. Ruderman or a separate Ruderman family trust, according to the complaint. \u2014 Peg Brickley, WSJ , 29 Aug. 2018", "Day One Arrive in Istanbul, where you will be met at the gate of the aircraft by our VIP host/ ess with a name sign. \u2014 Karen Fedorko Sefer, Town & Country , 5 Oct. 2016", "Other common menu mispronunciations include espresso (it\u2019s ess , not ex) and pho (fuh), the Vietnamese dish many mistakenly call foe. \u2014 Julie Jargon, WSJ , 15 Sep. 2017", "Through Lime Rock\u2019s alternate Uphill section\u2014a hard right at 35 mph, then full throttle up two steep ess bends\u2014the TT RS is more neutral in these sharp transitions, where the RS3 can fall out of line. \u2014 Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver , 3 Aug. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English -esse , from Anglo-French, from Late Latin -issa , from Greek":"Noun suffix" }, "first_known_use":{ "1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091044" }, "esse quam videri":{ "type":[ "Latin phrase" ], "definitions":{ ": to be rather than to seem":[ "\u2014 motto of North Carolina" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8e-s\u0101-\u02cckw\u00e4m-wi-\u02c8d\u0101-r\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-132317" }, "Essequibo":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "river 630 miles (1014 kilometers) long in Guyana flowing north into the Atlantic through a wide estuary":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cce-s\u0259-\u02c8k\u0113-(\u02cc)b\u014d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-154311" }, "Essex":{ "type":[ "biographical name", "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "2nd Earl of \u2014 see devereux":[], "county of southeastern England bordering on the North Sea and the northern shore of the Thames River; was one of the kingdoms in the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy; capital Chelmsford area 1470 square miles (3807 square kilometers), population 1,393,587":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8e-siks" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223538" } }