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as in person
a member of the human race
I promise I won't tell another soul
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
a kind act that was the very soul of charity
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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
knew in her soul that it was true
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Recent Examples of soul
There were bands making heavy music before Black Sabbath; heavy blues, heavy psychedelia, heavy soul.
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John Darnielle, Pitchfork, 24 July 2025
He’s been the heart and soul of the team for YEARS.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Artis, which opened April 10, was designed to fuse Creole, soul and American food with a mission to create an inclusive space for Chicago’s LGBTQ community.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
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John Darnielle, Pitchfork, 24 July 2025
He’s been the heart and soul of the team for YEARS.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Artis, which opened April 10, was designed to fuse Creole, soul and American food with a mission to create an inclusive space for Chicago’s LGBTQ community.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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Instead, we're meant to interpret the montage as Anna's way of carrying Jamie's spirit with her through her life.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That spirit of innovation has shaped our approach to programs globally.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Poor air quality can be devastating for a person’s health, especially vulnerable populations.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Aug. 2025
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Further, the heat can create new mental health problems due to a confluence of factors, from disrupting a person's sleep to overtaxing their body over the course of a day, Carrell said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With continuation funds, asset managers in essence are using new investors’ money to pay off old ones.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The miscommunication that Scorsese’s blurb refers to as the essence of our crise is the product of both political tragedy and B-movie sensationalism.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Our son’s bed started just burning in the shape of a heart.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive which warms our heart.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, Greene has God—or rather, Sarah’s relationship with God—wreak great suffering upon her psyche.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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Feeling seen has a powerful effect on the psyche and will act as a motivating factor to continue excelling in their tasks.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In this biography, former Enquirer and Cincinnati Post sportswriter Bill Koch takes us beyond a tragic football career and reveals Cook the man: his childhood in Chillicothe, his career at the University of Cincinnati and his life after football.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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He's blessed us every day to get up to come here with life, with intelligence.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The compound 7-OH is a naturally occurring substance in the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa), according to the FDA, but only a minor component comprising less than 2% of the alkaloid content in natural kratom leaves.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Allergies are an immune system's response to a substance.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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In Roeck’s picture, competitive, rather than imitative, habits of mind rose from religious warfare, establishing a cutthroat system of cultural and economic innovation which lasts to this day.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Thicker gel mattress toppers do cost more, and keep in mind that a thinner gel mattress topper will affect the overall feel of your sleeping experience.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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