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Discover Ludwig"are essentially" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to explain that something has the same basic characteristics as something else. For example, "These two products are essentially the same, but one comes with more features."
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are essentially
adverb
In an essential manner; in essence
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Larvae are essentially aquatic.
These are essentially conceptual clarifications.
Those are essentially independent pursuits.
The Knicks are essentially frozen.
Heteropterans are essentially nonsocial insects.
We are essentially wired identical.
These are essentially contract manufacturers.
These are essentially distress sales.
Your faces are essentially logos.
Snakes are essentially ambiguous creatures.
Blogs are essentially electronic diaries.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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