essence

1 - From his very early beginnings, man has had spiritual and mental needs not found in other animals and which perhaps constitute the essence of humanity.

2 - For all their good intentions, journalists have assumed a role that is not only beyond their abilities but also destructive in essence.

3 - In essence, we live in a communications-centric society.

4 - Discovered in the early 1800s and named nicotianine, the oily essence now called nicotine is the main active ingredient of tobacco.

5 - Our culture speaks to the essence of who we are, a culture of storytelling and learning, of artistic endeavour, pride in heritage, and a never satisfied curiosity about the world around us.