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
Trattoria Norina Nestled in a centuries-old building along a narrow alleyway, Norina offers a quintessential trattoria experience that transports diners back in time.
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Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As played by Samantha Gershman in her Drury Lane Theatre debut, King is the quintessential girl next door: sweet, earnest and family-oriented.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Sazerac This quintessential New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac, has a beautiful spice character from the rye whiskey, compared to an Old Fashioned that would use the sweeter bourbon.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Belting out a national anthem at a sports event is a quintessential patriotic act.
—Talib Visram, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As played by Samantha Gershman in her Drury Lane Theatre debut, King is the quintessential girl next door: sweet, earnest and family-oriented.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Sazerac This quintessential New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac, has a beautiful spice character from the rye whiskey, compared to an Old Fashioned that would use the sweeter bourbon.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Belting out a national anthem at a sports event is a quintessential patriotic act.
—Talib Visram, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
Adjective
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Who can resist the classic flavors of this childhood favorite?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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By Erica Sloan February 20, 2025 Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The presentation is a bit of a flop, but the mapo tofu is an exemplary version of the Sichuan dish, with soft, silky tofu in a deeply savory red sauce.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Even the performances have an exemplary historical tenor.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Finney-Smith grabbed a huge rebound on a rare James miss, set a perfect screen for a Doncic layup and made a great defensive rotation and a clutch steal.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Strike a balance between difficulty and the ability to maintain perfect form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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