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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

For 58 years--an eternity in this town--Chasen’s was the quintessence of Hollywood, as sublime as the expensive caviar that is on the menu and as low-brow as the world-famous chili that is not.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2023

And her longevity feels like a quest in the direction of excellence, as well as a pursuit of her own quintessence.

From Washington Post Feb. 3, 2023

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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