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What does quintessential mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word quintessential? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.
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He is the quintessential storyteller, who likes to write his tale and have it read.
I believe Antonio is the quintessential Montrealer because Montreal is a quirky city.
These comprise the quintessential sights and sounds of Maritime coastal communities.
They have been described as the quintessential English pop group, with a string of hits bemoaning late-teen angst.
He is the quintessential tragic music teacher, wild hair and too many kittens.
With knock-knees and pigeon toes, he was not your quintessential runner, but he trained like a demon.

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