
Quintessential
Literary Emphasis
Often used to stress distinctiveness in literature and critical essays.

In this novel, the attic is the quintessential space of mystery.
Emotional Impact
May carry a sense of admiration or high value when describing someone's trait.

His bravery in the rescue was the quintessential heroism.
Cultural Icon
Used to describe a person or thing seen as a model within a culture.

The Eiffel Tower is the quintessential symbol of Paris.
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