ESSENTIALNESS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

essentialness

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Definition of essentialness

as in centrality

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Noun

Then, there is the rise of China, which has shifted Washington’s strategic focus away from Europe and diminished NATO’s centrality to American concerns.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
In other words, the longer Russia’s gerontocratic elites sit atop the institutions that have political legitimacy, constitutional centrality, and access to resources and loyalists, the less likely an orderly transition to the next president will be.

— Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of centrality

Noun

That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of essentiality

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Loop’s status has been a hot-button issue around the team after his badly missed 44-yard field goal in Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season kept the Ravens out of the playoffs and accelerated the end of the John Harbaugh era.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Traore, a fifth-round pick hadn’t impressed one bit, but his draft status kept him safe.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of status

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It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Angst over Meta’s public reputation likely played a role in the decision to settle so early, experts said.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of reputation

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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health released in July 2026 found marijuana use also remains elevated, despite health concerns linked to growing cannabis potency.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
High-potency formulations of marijuana may carry greater risks for problematic use.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of potency

Noun

As Itauma continued attempting to throw power punches, Hrgović knew his opponent had nothing left and went for the kill.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The last act before festival founder Olivia Rodrigo, Roan turned it out with all of her powers—bolstered by a bold and bitchy, razor-sharp bob.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

The company — made up of the storied film studio, a portfolio of TV networks and a prestige streaming business — once looked agile.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
But the idea that one Ellison sibling may be running the town and another sibling may be operating a prestige label that gutted a significant chunk of its staff is a stark contrast.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prestige

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