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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
But Merriman is fluent in the language of locals, about culture and soul and community.
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John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
The soul of the event still belongs to the land, from which attendees harvest some of the produce themselves.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Carrie Nation was trying to transform the soul of her country.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
The soul of the event still belongs to the land, from which attendees harvest some of the produce themselves.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Carrie Nation was trying to transform the soul of her country.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for soul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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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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In keeping with the spirit of the time, no formal custody agreement was filed in regard to Kyoko.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Six people on board the plane and another person on the ground died in the crash, officials have said.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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State Farm scheduled an in person inspection, then changed it to a video call.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Knowing time was of the essence, Drew and Joyce got in touch with local media outlets and handed out missing person fliers.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Volatility Is Difficult To Navigate Volatility can have a negative impact on your investment psyche.—
Jim Wang,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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In preparation for her baby's arrival, Kylie is mentally preparing herself to enter into the minivan life.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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While farts are a natural part of daily life, some causes of smelly farts require treatment.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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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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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Even if Albritton can convince the three Republicans who did not vote with him Tuesday and who are not already committed to DeSantis to change their minds, at least two of the five votes will have to come from Democrats.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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