essentialize

Definition of essentializenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of essentialize The design seemed to essentialize a human will to beauty as a matter of workaday routine: ordinary ecstasy. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2020 Worse examples: resystematize, transparentize, essentialize, rightsize, dichotomize. Gary Gilson, Star Tribune, 10 Oct. 2020 Indeed, people essentialize language. Katherine D. Kinzler, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentialize
Verb
  • Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda consolidated his lead in the most recent poll and would defeat both conservative rivals in a runoff scenario, five weeks ahead of the vote.
    Oscar Medina, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The meeting’s outcomes will be consolidated into a final report rather than a binding agreement.
    Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Aldi plans to eliminate an additional 44 ingredients from its private-label food, vitamin and supplement products, expanding its ingredient standards as part of a broader effort to simplify product formulations.
    New York Connect Team, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Since the accident, Renner said he's simplified his life.
    Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Anthropic has gained new momentum in recent months, fueled in part by demand for AI coding tools that streamline the process of software development.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The House will vote on legislation designed to streamline geothermal energy development in hopes of lowering energy costs.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Devereux says at any given time, about 70 percent of Wayfinder’s taps pour lagers, including the award-winning Hell helles-style lagerbier, C-Z-A-F decocted pilsner, and the Funeral Bock black bock.
    Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
  • In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
    Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017

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“Essentialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentialize. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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