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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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Recent Examples of quintessential
Tim Hortons, the quintessential Canuck coffee and donuts chain, is reimagined as an Arabic tea lounge.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Yet the filmmakers behind the Disney Original, based on Sharon M. Draper’s novel, cast her as the quintessential inspirational movie heroine, there to teach the able-bodied how to treat her disability with respect and empathy.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Great shopping, luxury hotels, and proximity to beaches and parks only add to Savannah’s allure — and that’s barely skimming the surface of this quintessential southern city.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Known as Secret Season, now is the best time to visit this quintessential California escape.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Yet the filmmakers behind the Disney Original, based on Sharon M. Draper’s novel, cast her as the quintessential inspirational movie heroine, there to teach the able-bodied how to treat her disability with respect and empathy.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Great shopping, luxury hotels, and proximity to beaches and parks only add to Savannah’s allure — and that’s barely skimming the surface of this quintessential southern city.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Known as Secret Season, now is the best time to visit this quintessential California escape.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
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But this season, the ’90s-era pullover fleece has made a grand fashion return—with new iterations from both classic heritage brands that have been offering the cold-weather staple for decades to more avant-garde styles plucked straight from the fall/winter 2024 runways.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Perfect Couple actress wore a classic glam look with her hair down.Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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All three finishes look great and the build quality is exemplary.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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With that, this Santos certainly passes the vibe check, and this particular example, which comes to us from Wind Vintage, is in exemplary condition.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
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This solution is also perfect to prepare for emergency power outages.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mackinac Island surpassed the competition in most areas, scoring over 99 points (out of a possible 100) in four categories and a perfect 100 for its bike access to parks and sports facilities.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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