Synonyms of quintessence

quintessence

noun

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

• manifestation
• apotheosis
• classic
• incarnation
• ideal
• epitome
• perfection
• model
• acme
• zenith
• byword
• exemplar
• ultimate
• personification
• archetype
• paragon
• paradigm
• nonpareil
• beau ideal
• prototype
• embodiment
• avatar
• touchstone
• standard
• incorporation
• abstract
• benchmark
• height
• criterion
• last word
• meridian
• yardstick
• embodier

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

• essence
• nature
• substance
• soul
• manifestation
• essentiality
• being
• quiddity
• core
• name of the game
• heart
• spirit
• stuff
• aspect
• incarnation
• personification
• center
• attribute
• marrow
• property
• pith
• epitome
• embodiment
• feature
• kernel
• keynote
• gist
• seat
• alpha and omega
• nub

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