How to Use quintessential in a Sentence

quintessential

adjective
  • Here are some of the quintessential styles to choose from.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Cue the sounds of rolling waves, wafts of sea breeze and quintessential ocean views.
    — Robyn George, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Look for quintessential styles that will still look good in a year, five years, or maybe even longer.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
  • For many of us, the hot dog is the quintessential summer food.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
  • For many of us, lamb is a quintessential dish for springtime.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Shorts are a quintessential part of a summer wardrobe, but there’s an art to styling them.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • The show opened with a quintessential Chanel suit.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Bobby Flay is one of the quintessential chefs of my time, right?
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There's not much more quintessential Philly than a hot and meaty cheesesteak.
    — Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Miles was quintessential at that.
    — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
  • With gold, orange, red, and bronze blooms, mums are the quintessential fall flower.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • On her arm is a patent leather hand-bag, and on her lobes are pearl earrings, the quintessential royal stone.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Ballet flats are the quintessential spring shoe.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 10 May 2026
  • Sunday is the quintessential late fall day; lots of sun, light winds and highs in the low to mid-50s.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The quintessential goal scorer does not freeze.
    — Eric Zillmer, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
  • The quintessential goal scorer does not freeze.
    — Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
  • Kentucky's famous liquor of choice is the star of the show in this quintessential cocktail.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • These are quintessential New York must-haves to me and perfect for fall.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The quintessential Alpine après-ski dish makes for a fun and easy dinner party.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
  • This sleek and stylish tennis skirt feels like the quintessential summer clothing item.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Learn how to freeze peaches, the bright, sweet, and slightly tart quintessential mid-summer fruit.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
  • There’s nothing a quintessential white button-down can’t do.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • There’s a quintessential element to rock and roll stardom that can only be found on the road.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Plus, get your hands on a luxe-looking leather bag, trending thong sandals, and the quintessential cool-girl shades.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • These triple-decker bars are the quintessential treat for chocolate-peanut butter lovers.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • This classic potato salad is the quintessential side dish for your next cookout hot dog.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Tune in to find out what became of the cast of TV's quintessential sitcom.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
  • They're lined with fleece on the inside for your quintessential sweatpant feel, keeping you warm in cold and windy weather.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The quintessential chunky kicks feature thick outsoles and a plush, supportive feel with each step.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The quintessential chunky kicks feature thick outsoles and a plush, supportive feel with each step.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 May 2026

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