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quintessence

[kwin-tes-uhns] / kwɪnˈtɛs əns /


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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




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