quintessential

Example Sentences

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Marmalade has long been a quintessential British condiment, with some recipes handed down between multiple generations.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Writing for every justice but Jackson, Gorsuch declared that Chiles’ talk therapy is “the quintessential form of protected speech.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Today, the movement known as land art continues to be a quintessential American art form—and has more to say than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Here McDermott’s inspired staging demonstrated that Glass’ forgiving personal portrait of Walt Disney makes it the quintessential Hollywood opera that no one dares bring to squeamish Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

When he became head of the National Party, he seemed to be the quintessential party man, nothing more and nothing less.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela