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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

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

The not-farewell address Nancy Pelosi delivered Thursday captured the quintessence of her history-making career.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

When I’m writing a novel, adding something to it every day is for me the quintessence of practice.

From Slate • Jan. 18, 2021

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




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