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quintessential

[kwin-tuh-sen-shuhl] / ˌkwɪn təˈsɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
model
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Writing for every justice but Jackson, Gorsuch declared that Chiles’ talk therapy is “the quintessential form of protected speech.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

She was the quintessential housewife — from how she looked to what she did on a day-to-day basis, taking care of the home and her family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Whether that would deliver the quintessential university campus experience remains to be seen.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The tablescape is also a quintessential expression of Padma, Payawal’s art practice, which focuses on nourishing conversations and community through food, ceramic and textile craft collaborations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The debate behind the scenes had focused on Lawrence’s role as the quintessential pioneer of Big Science.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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