quintessence

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Some theorists describe the force as a field or fluid pervading the whole universe and give it the name quintessence.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

The not-farewell address Nancy Pelosi delivered Thursday captured the quintessence of her history-making career.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

Their energy reached its quintessence two minutes into the action when Williams took his 7-1 on a breakaway but Michigan State’s Hoggard, at 6-4, rushed in from behind to block the layup.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2022

When I’m writing a novel, adding something to it every day is for me the quintessence of practice.

From Slate • Jan. 18, 2021

Scientists sometimes also call it vacuum energy or, more exotically, quintessence.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson