Background and Essence

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Background

Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
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Essence and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Essence" instead a noun "Background".
Nearby Words: backing, backdrop, backgrounder, backgrounding

Essence

Essence noun - The quality or qualities that make a thing what it is.
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Background and essence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Essence".
Nearby Words: essential, essentially, essentiality

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similar similar background similar essence
specific specific background specific essence
original original background original essence
true true background true essence
Other adjectives: strong, real, little, main, possible, yellow, red.

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  • Nat had white background singers, would perform alongside white stars - including white women, which was especially taboo at the time - and in essence portrayed himself as no less a household name as other variety show stars.
    Source: Series / The Nat King Cole Show
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