the quintessence
noun
formal
1
: the most important part (of something)
The quintessence of music is the melody.
2
: the perfect example (of something)
He was the quintessence of calm.
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The piece was worn by one of the models in a show by Giorgio di Sant’Angelo—the designer whose work was then the quintessence of haute hippie—and was an instant success.
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Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
Dior is keenly aware that the quintessence of a luxury brand is rooted in establishing a distinctive and profound emotional bond.
—WWD, 3 July 2024
In the competitive realm of entrepreneurship, few people stand out as vividly as Stephen Scoggins, whose rise from homelessness to a serial 9-figure entrepreneur embodies the quintessence of the American dream.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Sweden is the quintessence of Nordic charm, and on a trip to Sweden, visitors will find a combination of the country’s medieval heritage and modern attractions.
—Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 6 June 2024
Pelosi delivered captured the quintessence of her career, writes Mark Z. Barabak.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 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
Dobrik is the quintessence of cute — eager and baby-faced, with big dark puppy eyes and floppy brown hair combed so that it never seems combed.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2022
For Dole, extending a hand to a political opponent had become the quintessence of patriotism.
—Kathy Kiely, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2021
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Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
Dior is keenly aware that the quintessence of a luxury brand is rooted in establishing a distinctive and profound emotional bond.
—WWD, 3 July 2024
In the competitive realm of entrepreneurship, few people stand out as vividly as Stephen Scoggins, whose rise from homelessness to a serial 9-figure entrepreneur embodies the quintessence of the American dream.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Sweden is the quintessence of Nordic charm, and on a trip to Sweden, visitors will find a combination of the country’s medieval heritage and modern attractions.
—Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 6 June 2024
Pelosi delivered captured the quintessence of her career, writes Mark Z. Barabak.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 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
Dobrik is the quintessence of cute — eager and baby-faced, with big dark puppy eyes and floppy brown hair combed so that it never seems combed.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2022
For Dole, extending a hand to a political opponent had become the quintessence of patriotism.
—Kathy Kiely, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2021
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