quintessence

noun

kwin-ˈte-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce quintessence (audio)
Definition of quintessencenext
1
as in manifestation
the most perfect type or example the Parthenon in Greece was considered the quintessence of the perfectly proportioned building

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2
as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is a selfless desire to help others is the quintessence of the virtue of charity

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Recent Examples of quintessence And her longevity feels like a quest in the direction of excellence, as well as a pursuit of her own quintessence. — Chris Richards, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2023 But Frieman hopes new data may reveal something more exotic, such as a mysterious substance called quintessence, which some scientists have proposed could explain the accelerating expansion of the universe. — Ramin Skibba, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2020 That’s partly because punk, with its assaultive immediacy and defiant not-niceness, now seems like the quintessence of the pre-digital world. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 July 2022 To celebrate the Domaine, Lancôme has introduced a special edition Mille et Une Roses (1001 Roses) fragrance, created by perfumer Louise Turner to capture the quintessence of this glorious and significant flower. — April Long, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for quintessence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessence
  1. manifestation
  2. essence
  3. classic
  4. apotheosis
  5. ideal
  6. incarnation
  7. model
  8. perfection
Noun
  • This year marks the first significant new manifestation of enterprise AI for healthcare.
    — Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • While Trump’s opponents may view that attitude as one more manifestation of his autocratic instincts, his complaint is grounded in legitimate concerns about the separation of powers that presidents of both parties have raised for many years.
    — Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of manifestation
Noun
  • In essence, technology is democratizing coaching and embedding it into organizations and individuals that used to receive very little of it, if at all.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Smokey, tangy, and subtly sweet—the overall flavor somehow captures the essence of a warm, breezy evening on the beach.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of essence
Noun
  • The brand’s timeless styles and classic, English aesthetic fit perfectly into the world of Hill House.
    — Emily Mercer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Sip on the Pineapple Suite, a tropical nod to Season 1; The Lotus, a sophisticated tribute to Taormina’s allure; Coconut Paradise, a taste of Koh Samui’s dreamy shores; or The White Lotus Gimlet, an elevated take on a classic with coconut lotus syrup.
    — Jenn Rice, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of classic
Noun
  • To some, Meghan cheering on Waters’ rosemary-hugging could been seen as the apotheosis of West Coast foodie pretentiousness, if the chef didn’t appear so sincere in her affections.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • So, for that matter, is the recognizable Tim Horton’s Donut Shop sign written out in Farsi — a visual joke that doubles as the apotheosis of Rankin’s cross-cultural exchange program.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of apotheosis
Noun
  • At Trinity College, our Bantams compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), embodying the true scholar-athlete ideal.
    — Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Their commitment to bearing witness under extraordinary circumstances represents the highest ideals of our profession.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of ideal
Noun
  • Nelson’s latest presents an equally intellectual history of funk music, from its West African, soul, and jazz roots to its later incarnations in disco, new wave, and hip-hop.
    — Erik Morse, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The Presley story here is a lot more interesting, and Spacey mostly seems to be doing an impersonation rather than an incarnation.
    — Will Leitch, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of incarnation
Noun
  • The two most visible competitors, Samsung and Apple, do have models that sit between the vanilla and the Pro handsets, but their difference is a larger screen with the same performance as the vanilla model.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Well, the set of the Valentino show was a red room where models waited inside bathroom stalls, which was reportedly inspired by the late great film director David Lynch, who worked with Naomi Watts on the 2001 film, Mulholland Drive.
    — Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of model
Noun
  • Add a cherry to the center of each pineapple ring for party perfection.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Lou breaks apart the veneer of narrative perfection, in order to show where the power lies.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of perfection

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