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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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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessence
Noun
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This year marks the first significant new manifestation of enterprise AI for healthcare.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
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Since the New Year’s ball dropped, there has been a flood of mixtapes that, with their own regional twist, capture that essence in different ways.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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The brand’s timeless styles and classic, English aesthetic fit perfectly into the world of Hill House.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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This will be the first time Alinea has popped up in New York City, and the dinner will be a mix of the restaurant’s enduring classics from its two-decade history (expect some food that floats) and new experiences created specifically for the Olmsted space.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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To experience the apotheosis of Germany’s Spargel-love, a trip to the famed Spargelfests in regions such as Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Lower Saxony is in order.—
Yolanda Evans,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Their commitment to bearing witness under extraordinary circumstances represents the highest ideals of our profession.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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That figure is more than in the previous incarnation.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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My favorite story in the book is about the contemporary Chicago incarnation (which gets addressed briefly, as an addendum to the traveling festival).—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Kendall Jenner has crafted a simple and refined off-duty model style, looking often to The Row for individual pieces and accessories, and finding her rhythm in both high-low moments and more ladylike looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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By Hannah Coates Blueberry blush is as easy to apply as Bieber's other low-key makeup looks, based on the model's most recent TikTok post.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
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Lou breaks apart the veneer of narrative perfection, in order to show where the power lies.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Add a cherry to the center of each pineapple ring for party perfection.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Quintessence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessence. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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