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quintessential

[kwin-tuh-sen-shuhl] / ˌkwɪn təˈsɛn ʃəl /
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Outside, the property delivers the quintessential Hamptons lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

But a shortage of the particular chilli pepper used to create the quintessential Caribbean condiment is threatening to stifle supply, while sending costs for the region's producers soaring.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

While the original Roy Ayers recording is 50 years old, the song is a perennial, and especially alive in the summer — because it is a quintessential summer jam.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She said she was surprised by the criticism, saying the project is focused on quintessential Americana aimed at inspiring tourism and travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

They imagined themselves quintessential outsiders, yet felt most comfortable sitting in the inner quadrangles of Cambridge colleges.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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