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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
The collective effect of their intimate, first-person narratives is that of a confessional, revealing the psyche of a country going through a traumatic change.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
McCausland is a thoughtful, subtle writer with a deep understanding of her characters’ psyches.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 1 June 2025
This era of existential freedom—where meaning must be handcrafted from the raw materials of one’s own psyche—was not without cost.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In a gut-wrenching new memoir, Enough, Melissa details the childhood abuse that created harmful adult behaviors, like pushing her body to dangerous physical limits and pushing her psyche into abusive relationships.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
McCausland is a thoughtful, subtle writer with a deep understanding of her characters’ psyches.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 1 June 2025
This era of existential freedom—where meaning must be handcrafted from the raw materials of one’s own psyche—was not without cost.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In a gut-wrenching new memoir, Enough, Melissa details the childhood abuse that created harmful adult behaviors, like pushing her body to dangerous physical limits and pushing her psyche into abusive relationships.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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Do not let your body define your soul, let your soul find your body.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Everything in my gut, everything in my soul, knows that this is the right look for this occasion.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In a rare, bipartisan meeting of the minds, at least on this issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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Although modern historians still debate the exact details of his role, Craig’s life story captures the entrepreneurial spirit, religious fervor, and frontier innovation that shaped early America and led to the creation of one of the world’s finest spirits.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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My ever-mutable container, my compact symmetrical spirit vehicle, nothing wasted, nothing lacking, like a dressmaker’s dummy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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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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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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As a Gemini man, many are drawn to his wit, intellect, and intuitive curiosity.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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