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as in perfections
the most perfect type or example
the Parthenon in Greece was considered the quintessence of the perfectly proportioned building
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as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
a selfless desire to help others is the quintessence of the virtue of charity
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
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On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.—
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Gold is a color associated with luxury, luminosity, and celebration—ideal for the holidays and all your New Year manifestations.—
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Historic fire data showed about 20% of properties still contain toxic substances above California’s benchmarks for residential properties.—
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Though cocaine, which was legal in the 19th century, was the vice of many in the book, many other substances make an appearance, including cannabis, amphetamines, alcohol, acid, painkillers and even yellow paint.—
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Publix has their bakery classics that never disappoint—cookie cake and Key lime pie for us always are at the top of lists.—
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Screenings take place on select days throughout the year, featuring a range of movie classics at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center.—
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
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The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.—
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Coercive apparatuses vary widely among authoritarian countries, which inherit legacy structures from previous regimes or previous incarnations of their own regimes.—
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Of the many incarnations of the narcissist, there is the braggart, and there is also the neurotic.—
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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.—
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Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.—
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“Quintessences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessences. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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