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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
These moments help rewire the emotional circuitry away from validation-seeking and back toward genuine connection, what the psyche is truly longing for beneath the performance.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Kurosawa’s films contain both the greatest vastness of nature and the deepest truth of the human psyche.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Business classes in universities across the nation will ponder Taylor’s successful grip on our psyche.
—Misty L. Heggeness, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
The solipsism of low self-esteem is one of the wonders of the human psyche.
—Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Kurosawa’s films contain both the greatest vastness of nature and the deepest truth of the human psyche.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Business classes in universities across the nation will ponder Taylor’s successful grip on our psyche.
—Misty L. Heggeness, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
The solipsism of low self-esteem is one of the wonders of the human psyche.
—Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
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
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With these factors all in mind, clips from the Vegas opening are obviously being heavily scrutinized in Motley Crue fan forums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Put yourself into unknown territory and open up your mind, spirit and vision.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli were joined in spirit by Carrie Ann Inaba, who missed the premiere due to illness.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the spirit of functionality and the chair’s utilitarian history, brass buckles secure both the leather back and seat.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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The post references Kennedy's previous disclosure of a brain worm.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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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 Sep. 2025
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During Tuesday's media availability, Swinney addressed concerns about Clemson's 1-2 start by pointing to the track record since he was named head coach in 2009.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like Paul, Charlie did not use his incredible intellect to lord it over his interlocutors.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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He is widely seen as an extraordinary statesman who possessed a unique blend of intellect and political ability, and who remained a humble and approachable father figure for his people throughout his long tenure.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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