quintessence Synonyms

ether embodiment personification epitome essence paragon acme incarnation ideal prototype spirit soul kernel heart apotheosis archetype substance model core nucleus paradigm polyatomic pith peak nub nonsuch perfection quiddity heart of the matter essential part sum and substance nitty-gritty last word bedrock zenith virtuality ultimate type perfect example stuff standard nonpareil nonesuch exemplification exemplar essentiality entity distillatory distillation distillate