quintessence

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The key to quintessence is that it changes in value through cosmic history and can be attractive or repulsive.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

The chorus sing “Dust, quintessence of dust” on that chord, even before Hamlet has sung his first opening lines.

From New York Times • May 16, 2022

Her volume is the quintessence of the young Los Angeles poet, who strode to a lectern at the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

The heavens are made out of aether, or quintessence, which is translucent and unchanging, neither hot nor cold, dry nor damp.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton