essentially the same

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used to emphasize that two or more things are identical in their most important aspects.

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  • The two phone models are essentially the same, with only minor cosmetic differences.
  • Your new job will be essentially the same as your old one.
  • Although they use different terminology, their theories are essentially the same.
  • The two models are essentially the same in terms of performance.
  • Life in the village has remained essentially the same for centuries.
  • Although the packaging is different, the product is essentially the same.
  • I think both candidates' policies on this issue are essentially the same.
  • Their arguments are essentially the same, just phrased differently.
  • What he's proposing is essentially the same plan we rejected last year.
  • The basic principles of the two religions are essentially the same.
  • The chemical composition of both samples was found to be essentially the same.
  • The result of the second experiment was essentially the same as the first.
  • Despite the new packaging, the product inside was essentially the same.
  • We are essentially the same people we were ten years ago.
  • Aren't these two proposals essentially the same thing?
  • The updated version of the software remains essentially the same.
  • The core argument presented in both papers is essentially the same.
  • Despite the rebranding, the company's mission is essentially the same.
  • Let's be honest, their excuses are essentially the same every time.
  • The legal requirements in both countries are essentially the same.