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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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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Woman must be a manifestation of Ramona’s grief: a thing that arrived uninvited into this family’s life, cast a shadow over their home, and refused to leave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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That, in essence, is Thibodeau’s basketball religion: Selfless basketball rooted in read-and-react execution.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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In essence, Hoyer’s fate is likely tied to the Tucker acquisition.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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All of them are classics that result in a total five points.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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No look has to be permanent, and with 2025’s most popular looks leaning into avant-garde classics, taking your hair to a new height is this season’s most palpable trends.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The real prize at this feast, however, will be those molecules that most efficiently store energy, your fatty acids, so that the caloric orgy reaches its apotheosis in that fattiest of all your organs, that thing which seemed most you: your brain.—
Cutter Wood,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 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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On top of that, when your roots and pillow are damp, that creates a moist, warm breeding ground ideal for Malassezia yeast, which in excess, can cause dandruff, per Dr. Cheng, or an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (characterized by itchy, greasy patches).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
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This Anker power bank stores up to two full charges for your phone and has a USB-C port ideal for fast charging.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cat trees price Cat trees vary in price from about $20 to $300 or more for larger, more complex models.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Romeo is currently dating model Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn reportedly dated in 2016.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
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Claire is organized, practical and always striving for perfection, which is very Virgoan.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The most interesting thing about the Netflix series Adolescence isn’t the great acting, the technological feats of filming, or the surreal perfection of 15-year-old actor Owen Cooper.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Quintessence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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