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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
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Are these conflicting phrases truly what's in the review — or a manifestation of Carmy's (White) anxiety?—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The paradox is that these manifestations, on the contrary, bring Ukraine closer to its common enemy, as in Russia, homophobia is flourishing with incredible force right now.—
Sonya Vseliubska,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is a club, as the Joy Division classic goes, that is meant to fall apart when Easter arrives.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The film, which is considered a cult classic in Hip-Hop circles, also included appearances by JAY-Z and Dash himself.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That scene at the opera was, for me anyway, the apotheosis of it.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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But humanity is not progressing toward an apotheosis.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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On May 2, Venus will join Neptune in Aries, adding a dreamy, almost ethereal quality to your love life — try not to get swept up in ideals and fantasies.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For many, financial security is becoming more important than aligning every purchase with environmental ideals.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The United States and its allies, however, will have to determine whether a China that is a softer incarnation of its current self should be regarded as a legitimate part of a changing global order—or still be treated as an existential threat.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Across the board, all models support low-latency gaming modes (ranging from 105ms to 120ms with Nothing OS), IP55 dust and water resistance (except Buds 2a with IP54), and fast charging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the Saatva mattresses can be pricey but the Classic model is the Goldilocks of them all—and clearly a favorite.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Obsessive compulsive disorder causes people to fixate on consistency or perfection.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Financial literacy starts with curiosity, not perfection.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Quintessence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessence. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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