as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world
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Recent Examples of quintessential
And the arena’s management did it by embracing the existing immigrant population in an era where rampant gentrification seeks to stifle New York’s quintessential diversity.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Each pits a young heroine of humble means against the formidable, possibly sinister lady of the estate; this time, that quintessential Nicole Kidman role is played by a serenely terrifying Julianne Moore.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
For more than a century, the name Maserati has conjured visions of the quintessential Italian sports car, long before the Ferrari marque was a twinkle in Enzo’s eye.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
The country-pop track felt like a quintessential Roan song, despite her venture into the country genre.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Each pits a young heroine of humble means against the formidable, possibly sinister lady of the estate; this time, that quintessential Nicole Kidman role is played by a serenely terrifying Julianne Moore.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
For more than a century, the name Maserati has conjured visions of the quintessential Italian sports car, long before the Ferrari marque was a twinkle in Enzo’s eye.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
The country-pop track felt like a quintessential Roan song, despite her venture into the country genre.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
Adjective
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This is a classic explanation for why coal mining pays a premium.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Samuel opted for a classic black suit with a black button-down shirt and black dress shoes.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The game’s first power play went Minnesota’s way, and the Frost kept Ottawa hemmed in for much of the two minutes, but managed only one shot on Phillips, as the Charge did exemplary work clogging the net-front and blocking shots.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The award, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and character.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Specifically, the best manu jumpers form a perfect 45-degree V with their bodies in the air.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Shark vacuum has received hundreds of perfect ratings from reviewers who praise it for its lightweight, easy-to-use design and strong suction.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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