1
as in manifestation
the most perfect type or example
the Parthenon in Greece was considered the quintessence of the perfectly proportioned building
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of quintessence
Monodromic k-essence models of dark energy appear to match actual observations of the universe slightly better than quintessence.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for quintessence
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for quintessence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessence
Noun
-
Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
-
Meta’s compute business is also the latest manifestation of the circular economy in the AI race, like SpaceX’s recent decision to rent out data center space to Anthropic.
Noun
-
The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
-
In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
Noun
-
Ray-Ban Wayfarers are included in this week’s deals, an iconic classic no sunglass selection should be without.
-
Eddie Murphy’s comedy classic serves a feast of romance, mistaken identities, and enough barbershop philosophy to fill a kingdom.
Noun
-
Lost Lantern’s passion for sourcing whiskey from every corner of this great land of ours has reached its apotheosis with its tribute to America on its 250th birthday, The United States Of Bourbon.
-
This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time.
Noun
-
Its influence traveled through a globally recognizable set of products and ideals, all centered on the American Dream.
-
This is a comfortable pair of cuffs with a secure attachment, ideal for people with average ankle sizes.
Noun
-
None of them had heard of the Village People, which still tours in its latest incarnation, with a Willis lookalike on lead vocals.
-
The investment comes during the run-up to a milestone for the modern incarnation of the sport, which was invented centuries ago by Native Americans, with its inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Noun
-
While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
-
Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
Noun
-
By evening, honor progress over perfection.
-
But the stock had been priced for near perfection at the height of the technology bubble.
Cite this Entry
“Quintessence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessence. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
