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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
Each room is outfitted with custom wood and metal headboards, Santa Maria wood wardrobes, and Labrica sitting area furniture.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
The silk fibers performed the best on cardboard and wood, both instantly and after 10 minutes, but also work on materials like plastic, glass, and metal.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Jewelry has always been repurposed when times are hard; stones prised out and metals melted down for sale.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
The silk fibers performed the best on cardboard and wood, both instantly and after 10 minutes, but also work on materials like plastic, glass, and metal.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Jewelry has always been repurposed when times are hard; stones prised out and metals melted down for sale.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for metal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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Compared to the general population, adults with ADHD have a much higher prevalence of substance abuse, smoking, financial turmoil, unemployment, self-harm, poor sleeping habits, compulsive behaviors and housing instability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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The pollutants could thwart the recovery of the planet's ozone layer, worsening the damage caused by ozone-depleting substances used in aerosol sprays and refrigerators in the past.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That could, in turn, cost Hezbollah Shiite support—an essential pillar of its strength.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
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At the heart of this movement is the resurgence of the tie - a classic menswear accessory - now reimagined as a symbol of strength and sophistication in women's fashion, as exampled by Scandinavian staple brands like Won Hundred.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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The shrinking ranks of American donors matters because philanthropy plays a prominent role in fulfilling Americans’ spiritual, intellectual and material needs and aspirations for people of all backgrounds.—
Una Osili,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Buying clothes secondhand is a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, which is responsible for mass-producing clothing using cheap materials.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lion dancing requires immense strength, stamina and coordination.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Blocking and stamina management play huge roles too, making sure that there’s some back-and-forth tension between Henry and his opponents.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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And — hello, the classic law of demand from economics — when stuff gets cheaper, people tend to use or consume more of it.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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But there’s one part of the tariffs in particular that could have a big impact on stuff from China.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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The reformers driving this movement believed in human progress, scientific management, the use of government power for the public good, and replacing political patronage with the hiring of experts.—
Johnathan K Williams / Made by History,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Besides in electric and hybrid vehicles, lithium-ion batteries can be found in personal electronics, vaping devices, power tools and home energy storage systems, which have become increasingly popular during California's power outages.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the family control element, Winfrey said, is the complicated matter of regulatory review.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Still, when even some of Nintendo's own biggest titles are notably underperforming in matters of frame rate, draw distances, and textures—the last couple of core Pokémon games, Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet being particularly egregious examples—there's a problem.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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The new price target indicates just around 5% upside potential from where shares closed Friday.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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There’s still concern about the potential for mudslides and rockslides in L.A. County areas recently burned by wildfire.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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