quintessential
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That’s a quintessential example of an agency action that’s unlawfully arbitrary and capricious.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
She was the quintessential housewife — from how she looked to what she did on a day-to-day basis, taking care of the home and her family.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Sometimes I take people from Europe there because it is quintessential California.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
When most people think about the quintessential student experience, they may conjure up images of late night parties, early morning lectures and spending time in the student union bar between classes.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s the quintessential Toronto middle-class-matron put-down, the ultimate disapproval.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing quintessential
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