Essence
Essence noun - The quality or qualities that make a thing what it is.
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Synonyms for Essence
Race and essence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Race" instead a noun "Essence".
Race
Race noun - A group of persons who come from the same ancestor.
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Averted: both the Zerg and Protoss were created by the Xel'Naga, an ancient race of god-like beings, who gave them the "purity of essence" and the "purity of forms", respectively.
Source: Humans Are Special -
The Skeksis exterminated nearly the entire Gelfling race for their essence which ran out as a result.
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Sometimes your quest journal will tell you that that time is of the essence and you have to race to get the task done.
Source: Video Game / Age of Conan
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