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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
the theological and philosophical belief that the spirit is superior to the body
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as in mode
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
had been in a combative spirit all week
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as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
Hamlet's late father appears to him in the form of a spirit and with the revelation that he was in fact murdered
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as in liquor
spirits plural
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirit
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The presence of trucks before the attacks has raised questions about whether any enriched uranium or centrifuges had been spirited away before the attack, something repeatedly claimed by Iranian officials.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The behemoth-does-bespoke strategy, in which a large chain tailors its outlets to a community to echo a spirit (if not a letter) of indie-ness, has been successful across the pond.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Aquaman is spirited without ever being particularly good.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The presence of trucks before the attacks has raised questions about whether any enriched uranium or centrifuges had been spirited away before the attack, something repeatedly claimed by Iranian officials.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
Verb
Her spirit, always so vital, wasn’t there.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The behemoth-does-bespoke strategy, in which a large chain tailors its outlets to a community to echo a spirit (if not a letter) of indie-ness, has been successful across the pond.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirit
Noun
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Every taste was catered for, from traditional sounds of swing, latin and blues to contemporary soul and hip-hop.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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May God have mercy on your soul and watch over your precious family.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shifting into service mode—anchored in emotion, not ego—gets me back to center fast.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The highlight of this year’s event will be the new 17-foot-tall Lego Halloween Tree made with 680,963 Lego bricks and filled with cobwebs, ghosts and pumpkins.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Notwithstanding the endless parade of ghosts, demons, serial killers and at least one Mothman, Haunted Hotel is mostly not trying to frighten you.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yang noted that this data is nearly impossible to capture with human athletes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That a collaborative hive is the essence of bee-ness is a common misconception.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the essence of Mars in Scorpio sharpens your focus and heightens your passion around career matters.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The night was ruined by her boyfriend's bad mood.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Should the mood strike for a soirée fit for a king, the home’s living room and conservatory can easily accommodate 200 for a cocktail party.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Zoo will be joined by a second new maze based on the Bloody Mary apparition who can be summoned by anyone who turns out the lights and says her name into a mirror three times.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s apparition in Tepeyac, Mexico, the sculpture is embarking on a worldwide tour, with visits scheduled to Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, among other places.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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