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
Set amidst its own working vineyard, this Victorian-style inn offers a quintessential wine country getaway.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Arguably the most quintessential American garment, jeans have been manufactured primarily overseas for decades.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
But some destinations are more quintessential than others.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
The Neighborhood Hang This feels like the quintessential Summerhill spot.
—Lia Picard, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Arguably the most quintessential American garment, jeans have been manufactured primarily overseas for decades.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
But some destinations are more quintessential than others.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
The Neighborhood Hang This feels like the quintessential Summerhill spot.
—Lia Picard, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
Adjective
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Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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That alone would merit a shout-out for More Songs About Buildings and Food (Super Deluxe Edition), yet another super-sized major label classic album vault-scraping.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Several cities in Broward already have exemplary public education and recycling programs underway.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Sun Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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This is a guy who has been a team captain for a long time, exemplary character, all of that.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the town favorites, Mast General Store, got started in Western North Carolina in the 19th century and is still providing the area with outdoor goods and apparel perfect for adventures in WNC and beyond.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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The other five pools offer a more serene atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing evening swim, with one just steps away from the rooms.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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