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as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
Stripped back to just Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson, the drone-metal titans explore the minutiae of microtonal vibrations on an album that sprawls like land art.
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Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
There are some fine metal bands visiting Connecticut this week, from the darkly improvisatory Puscifer to Michigan death metal icons The Black Dahlia Murder to the local nu-metal act Cheem.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Therefore, no metal is deposited in aqueous electrolytes; only hydrogen is produced.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
There are some fine metal bands visiting Connecticut this week, from the darkly improvisatory Puscifer to Michigan death metal icons The Black Dahlia Murder to the local nu-metal act Cheem.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Therefore, no metal is deposited in aqueous electrolytes; only hydrogen is produced.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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Lappen oversaw the county's Behavioral Health Services division, which works with people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Food Lion is winning budget-conscious shoppers with its value and private label strength, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This era of college basketball — the NIL and portal combination — has either robbed Self of his greatest strength or at least sneaked a few pennies from the community tray.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That includes clearing flammable materials around homes and making sure people understand evacuation plans before they're needed.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the interiors are more disciplined—materials used in the rebuild were meticulously chosen by architect Tomoyuki Sakakida of the Japanese design firm New Material Research Laboratory and meant to oxidize over time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Physical stamina and comfort preferences may evolve.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The result was a team that did not have the stamina, mental strength or confidence to finish games.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Or more appropriately, the stuff of Marvel Comics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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But after economic crises, Orbán came to power by promising prosperity to the rich and poor alike, said Gábor Scheiring, a former Hungarian lawmaker now teaching at Georgetown University in Qatar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pelé scored an unforgettable goal that day on a free kick from 35 yards out, struck with so much power that the follow-through lifted him up into the air.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The bank is not affiliated with the foundation and consultants are not used for labor matters regarding employees, according to Wells Fargo.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Southlake megachurch and its attorneys want to use someone from the American Arbitration Association or a district judge to settle the matter.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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