essentializing

Definition of essentializingnext
present participle of essentialize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentializing
Verb
  • Fennell has also stripped down the first half, removing some major characters and simplifying the motivations of others.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Industry concentration intensified as three to four platforms captured roughly 70% of subscriptions and viewing activity across markets, indicating the sector is consolidating around a small group of leading services.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Launched in the fall of 2025, the plan attempts to address the loss of nearly 6,000 students, a 20% decline in enrollment, since 2017, by closing or consolidating up to 9 of the district’s 26 elementary schools.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The website connects patients to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer sites rather than serving as a platform for direct purchases, streamlining the buying process.
    Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • For example, loss of confidence, difficulty coping with problems and trouble concentrating can make people reduce social engagement or stop doing things that provide mental stimulation.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This year's ceremony breaks with Olympic tradition by spreading celebrations across multiple Italian cities rather than concentrating everything at San Siro Stadium.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Essentializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentializing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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