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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
a novel that explores the psyche of a depressed teen
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Recent Examples of psyche
His father, Dave, was a salesman who never recovered from the Great Depression; the breadwinner was his mother, Rhoda, a fashion sketch artist whose overbearing nature left track marks on his psyche.
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Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Aber’s book is successful in showing that self-hatred is the fruit not of a few particular traumas but rather of a hostile environment’s erosive drip on the psyche.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Volatility Is Difficult To Navigate Volatility can have a negative impact on your investment psyche.
—Jim Wang, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1868, the answer to that question has been cemented in the American psyche: anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
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Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Aber’s book is successful in showing that self-hatred is the fruit not of a few particular traumas but rather of a hostile environment’s erosive drip on the psyche.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Volatility Is Difficult To Navigate Volatility can have a negative impact on your investment psyche.
—Jim Wang, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1868, the answer to that question has been cemented in the American psyche: anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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By the season’s end, his yard transforms into a showcase capturing the spirit and soul of the Chiefs’.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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The singer, who was known for her cool mix of rock, soul and Indian music styles, was part of the an early incarnation of iconic S.F. rock act The Great Society — which also featured a vocalist by the name of Grace Slick, who’d later reach rock royalty status as a member of Jefferson Airplane.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Inquiring minds want to know — including his wife, Kelly Ripa!—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The series takes the indelible line about the great responsibility that comes with great power and uses it to compare Spider-Man’s idealistic Boy Scout altruism to the goals of other characters who are good guys in their own minds, if not within the moral rubric of the show.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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On the cruise’s opening day, strong winds on the high seas did not stop the spirit from delivering.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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Mexico comprised 83% of U.S. beer imports and almost half of spirits imports by volume in 2024, according to Bank of America analyst Brian Callen.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Two Point games are perfect for newcomers to the genre, offering just enough challenge and plenty of whimsical scenarios to get your brain jogging.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Davis was responsible for brokering the friendship between Mitchell and Brandi Carlile, who was instrumental in urging Mitchell to return to music following a debilitating brain aneurysm in 2015.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Lawler’s Suzy is a poignant mass of fierce intellect and crushing vulnerability, of resolute determination and emotional chaos.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The shows demonstrate the breadth of Merritt’s curiosity, intellect, and playful sensibility, touching on everything from the struggle against nature to an arguably unhealthy obsession with the post-hardcore/emo band My Chemical Romance.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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