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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
Of course—as at any breakthrough moment, any evolutionary threshold of the psyche—you’re being swarmed by the old demons, now at extra strength: guilt, disgrace, an image of your mother scolding you.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
This was a devastating tragedy that forever changed our national psyche.
—Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Mercury harmonizing with Neptune can access your psyche through engaging in spontaneous play.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Many engaged with the attendees the way a motivational speaker would by attempting to drum up passion; not necessarily for one’s inner psyche but for the world of real estate.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
This was a devastating tragedy that forever changed our national psyche.
—Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Mercury harmonizing with Neptune can access your psyche through engaging in spontaneous play.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Many engaged with the attendees the way a motivational speaker would by attempting to drum up passion; not necessarily for one’s inner psyche but for the world of real estate.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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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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Simmons considered Ragsdale the heart and soul of her camp, both spiritual leader and educator.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Nichols’s insecurities came to mind while reading Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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However, Gunther made clear his mind is on Goldberg going into the premium live event later this month.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The same spirit that saved my education, that ensures your holiday package arrives on time, could be written out of the equation altogether.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The fun-loving spirit of the shimmery product was captured in the punky campaign, inspired by the 2012 thriller in which Gomez starred alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine and James Franco.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Other pioneering research teams are advancing understanding of how sleep affects memory and brain development, how social media impacts adolescent mental health, and how brain and environmental factors influence risk for substance use disorders.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Increases Blood Potassium Levels Your body needs potassium for kidney, heart, muscle, and brain functions.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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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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Batman, who relied not on superpowers but on his own intellect, was the thinking-man’s superhero.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Peaceful nuclear energy and the manufacturing of missiles are the results of indigenous knowledge, intellect, and science, and thus they cannot be destroyed.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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