as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers
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Noun
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Shriver focuses most of her fictional energies on characters who are more generously, and more plausibly, drawn and thus more deserving of her—and our—interest.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Quaid and Thatcher are both standouts in their TV ensembles — The Boys and Yellowjackets, respectively — and their opposing energies create a unique chemistry here.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Kis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kis. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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