the Spirit

noun

: God in the form of a spirit in Christianity : the Holy Spirit

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There was a scary collision between the Spirit's Lucia Di Guglielmo and teammate Tara Rudd before halftime. ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 In the United States, golden statuary is rare and usually metaphoric — the Oregon Pioneer, the Golden Driller, the Spirit of Communication. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Michele Kang paid $35 million to gain majority control of the Spirit in 2022. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Joy — the lead vocalist of the popular Latin pop duo Jesse & Joy — will be honored with the Spirit of Change award, which recognizes artists who use their platform to drive meaningful impact within music and beyond. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Spirit

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“The Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Spirit. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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