quintessence (n.)
- archetype
- axiom
- bottom
- center
- champion
- choice
- chosen
- classic
- concentrate
- concentration
- core
- cream
- decoction
- distillate
- distillation
- elect
- elite
- elixir
- embodiment
- epitome
- essence
- essential
- essentiality
- exemplar
- extract
- extraction
- fabric
- fat
- flower
- focus
- fundamental
- gist
- heart
- hypostasis
- ideal
- infusion
- kernel
- marrow
- masterpiece
- material
- matter
- meat
- medium
- mirror
- model
- nonesuch
- nonpareil
- nub
- nucleus
- optimum
- paragon
- personification
- pick
- pith
- postulate
- prime
- principle
- prize
- prototype
- purification
- queen
- quid
- quiddity
- refinement
- sap
- soul
- spirit
- stuff
- substance
- superlative
- ultimate
He gives us the very quintessence of perception,—the clearly crystalized precipitation of all that is most precious in the ferment of impression after the impertinent and obtrusive particulars have evaporated from the memory.
