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quintessential

[kwin-tuh-sen-shuhl] / ˌkwɪn təˈsɛn ʃəl /
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A quintessential cool dad casually sipping on an iced Diet Coke as he shares anecdotes about his passion for acting.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Other stuff that Comic Con people seemed to agree upon, in no particular order: Grogu is cool, “Rogue One” is the best Star Wars movie and “The Wrath of Khan” is quintessential “Star Trek.”

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

Pubs, a quintessential cornerstone of British communities, are closing at the rate of around one a day, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

From Barron's Jul. 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

I squint for two seconds and channel Anthony—“16, the quintessential jock”—basically he is Michael.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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