essential
adjective
absolutely necessary; indispensable.
essentials
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pluralof essential.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The state has to act to make essentials affordable,” she said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Diesel is used heavily by the haulage industry and in agriculture, meaning rises in the cost of the fuel feed through into essentials such as food.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some stores had empty shelves over the weekend as residents raced to buy essentials, while fresh produce at market stalls was kept dry in polystyrene foam boxes or hanging just above the water level.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The founder of a charity which provides essentials like Moses baskets, prams, nappies and clothes to struggling families across Leeds has said it urgently needs more donations to help keep up with demand.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Rose Hill mostly grew tobacco, which Momma and a couple of the bigger field hands would ride into town to trade for cloth and other essentials.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
