quintessential
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That is something that is so quintessential to being a 14-year-old, especially me being 14.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Other stuff that Comic Con people seemed to agree upon, in no particular order: Grogu is cool, “Rogue One” is the best Star Wars movie and “The Wrath of Khan” is quintessential “Star Trek.”
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Pubs, a quintessential cornerstone of British communities, are closing at the rate of around one a day, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Midrange attack drones are the quintessential weapon of this new paradigm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
I squint for two seconds and channel Anthony—“16, the quintessential jock”—basically he is Michael.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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