in essence

phrase

: in or by its very nature : essentially, basically
was in essence an honest person

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Jones’ answer, in essence, was that these are more than just plaques. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Which, in essence, perfectly sums up the complexity of a Steve Spagnuolo defense. — Sam McDowell 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 The process would in essence be a self-regulating cycle of feasting followed by fasting. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026 So, in essence, the first place to try these things is on the highway, right? — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in essence

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“In essence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20essence. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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