quintessentially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Oversized stars stretched across stone-washed denim might be quintessentially American, but it was bold and brash in a footballing sense and the squad feared they would be ridiculed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
For now, the quintessentially American company retains its independence, albeit with an Italian flair.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"The atmosphere, the air that you breathe here, is different -- there is something magic about it," he added, comparing the annual competition to the quintessentially British tennis championships at Wimbledon.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
On that quintessentially sunny January day, Toliver wore an equally blinding, all-white outfit in contrast to the bright yellows of the racer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
A nation that drew its audacity from the quintessentially American belief that success is open to anyone willing to work for it was disillusioned by seemingly intractable poverty.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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