Essential
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Body was known as the Ha, and its preservation was essential for the afterlife, leading to the practice of mummification.
Source: Anatomy of the Soul - And it's held true to form, as Glenallen and his staff do absolutely nothing non-essential with their power, basically leading the country long enough to find Zoey and then giving it back.
Source: Cincinnatus -
Hurricane of Euphemisms: Dom has one of these before explaining to Ted why A Date with Rosie Palms is essential before any big date, leading to the infamous "hair gel" scene.
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