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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
Rather than the standard psychological insights of TV’s many homicide detectives, Graham possesses a virtually psychic ability to put himself into killers’ twisted psyches.
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Body dissatisfaction, then, may not be solely located in the individual body or psyche.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Federal immigration officers made more than 4,000 arrests and shot multiple people, two fatally, before Operation Metro Surge wound down in February, leaving an imprint on the psyches of young children that could haunt them for years, mental health providers say.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Body dissatisfaction, then, may not be solely located in the individual body or psyche.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Federal immigration officers made more than 4,000 arrests and shot multiple people, two fatally, before Operation Metro Surge wound down in February, leaving an imprint on the psyches of young children that could haunt them for years, mental health providers say.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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To bring a little soul back to this most quotidian of tasks, L’Oréal veteran Stéphane Chambran introduced Mircea, a line of rich, aromatic hand and body washes, last year.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In a moment when the genre was bursting with innovators, pushing at its seams from all sides—jubilant, gospel-fiery soul-jazz; the first dissonant strains of free jazz; dizzyingly ambitious big bands; calculated cool—this ensemble seemed to lay back, in tempo and affect.—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Regardless, not every player is drafted with stardom in mind.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon offers opportunities to share what’s on your mind with others.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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And people experiencing pain, fatigue, anxiety and stress may also be especially vulnerable because the brain plays a central role in interpreting bodily sensations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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He was left unconscious, suffering a head injury that remained bleeding days later.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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