153 entries under essence topic. ×
| long and short of it(expression, idiom, review, outline) | |
| loss(profit, outcome, upshot) | |
| main idea(noun, expression, spirit, idea, matter) | |
| mainspring(cause, idea, base, root) | |
| motif(noun, point, issue, idea, material) | |
| motive(noun, cause, start, point, issue) | |
| nature of the beast(noun, expression, idiom, good, understanding) | |
| net(profit, outcome, upshot) | |
| nitty gritty(noun, expression, substance, idea, short) | |
| nut(noun, beginning, stone, source) | |
| nutshell(review, outline, survey, summary) | |
| outline(review, survey, summary) | |
| pandect(review, outline, survey, summary) | |
| personification(noun, epitome, embodiment) | |
| piece(noun, group, pile, lot, lump) | |
| prospectus(review, outline, survey, summary) | |
| punch line(noun, expression, good, understanding, point) | |
| question(noun, point, issue, idea, material) | |
| reality(noun, quality, character, spirit, substance) | |
| reduction(review, outline, survey, summary) |
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