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.

Examples of the quintessence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is nothing like Lindberg, a product that is the quintessence of luxury, in full titanium, the lightest in the market, with no screws. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024

The rivalry of two magicians, one a man of the Enlightenment, the other the quintessence of the new spirit of Romanticism, set in a world where folklore and superstition speak eloquently of seismic cultural change. —The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024

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. —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

Rhymes for the quintessence

• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• effervescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence
• incandescence
• inflorescence
• iridescence
• luminescence
• obsolescence