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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Popular Local Haunts Other local favorites include South Fork Grille for contemporary cuisine, Zino for innovative cocktails, and beloved Tommy Bahama for quintessential Florida vibes with culinary staples such as mahi mahi tacos and coconut shrimp.
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
But Zuckerberg really is the quintessential millennial.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The collection fully epitomizes the quintessential dress watch, whether rendered in platinum or other precious metals.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
But this is the quintessential (and the best) Friday the 13th movie.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
But Zuckerberg really is the quintessential millennial.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The collection fully epitomizes the quintessential dress watch, whether rendered in platinum or other precious metals.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
But this is the quintessential (and the best) Friday the 13th movie.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Director Naoyuki Itô obviously relishes classic world-building elements and oversees some rather astonishing visual set pieces.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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From Target-Centric Leader To Visionary Storyteller Leaders who are elevated to the C-suite often have a record of exemplary performance, as measured by targets or metrics achieved.S. Venkatesh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Freeman’s joy and pain, along with LeBron’s savviness and protectiveness of his own children, are exemplary.Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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She’s rapper, rocker, goes for it and Zoe was perfect.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, your qualifying stake automatically activates a free three-month trial of NBA League Pass, perfect for the 15 games in action tonight. 21+ and present in participating states.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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