153 entries under essence topic. ×

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root(noun, support, action, place, quality)
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point(noun, support, quality, understanding, character)
10
quiddity(noun, quality, character, spirit, significance)
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basis(noun, organization, action, area, quality)
9
sum and substance(noun, expression, idiom, review, importance)
8
quick(noun, place, cause, start, spirit)
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significance(noun, good, quality, understanding, character)
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upshot(noun, good, understanding, strength, point)
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bosom(noun, spirit, feelings, emotion, heart)
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focal point(noun, expression, support, place, point)
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theme(noun, strength, point, substance, idea)
6
thrust(noun, good, understanding, strength, point)
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import(noun, good, understanding, strength, point)
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importance(noun, force, sense, significance, meaning)
5
nuts and bolts(noun, expression, idiom, good, understanding)
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sense(noun, strength, point, burden, substance)
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sine qua non(noun, expression, idiom, importance, heart)
5
stuff(noun, good, quality, understanding, cause)
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bottom line(noun, expression, good, understanding, spirit)
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keynote(noun, support, action, substance, idea)
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