ESSENTIALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

essentially

adverb

Definition of essentially

as in basically

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Recent Examples of essentially Anemoia is essentially an imagined memory, a longing built from movies, photographs, and secondhand stories rather than lived experience. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 The final-mile carrier then handles what is essentially a local shipment, rather than transporting the package across the country itself. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 Moviegoers essentially didn’t want to go out of their way to see a streaming property on the big screen, particularly one sans heat at 60% fresh with critics and 86% with audiences. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Fyrel The product is essentially a portable cooking station designed for traveling. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for essentially

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There was basically no difference in earnings growth between rich and poor last month, according to Bank of America.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Without oxygen-carrying blood, the tissue in the area basically dies.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026