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essence

Noun

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

Synonyms:

• kernel
• substance
• core
• center
• centre
• essence
• gist
• heart
• heart and soul
• inwardness
• marrow
• meat
• nub
• pith
• sum
• nitty-gritty

Noun

any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

Synonyms:

• essence

Noun

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Synonyms:

• effect
• essence
• burden
• core
• gist

Noun

a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

Synonyms:

• perfume
• essence