the Spirit

noun

: God in the form of a spirit in Christianity : the Holy Spirit

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The operator of the Spirit of Baltimore, a dining and sightseeing vessel and Inner Harbor attraction for decades, will close its Baltimore port this spring. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026 That’s another reason the Spirit Awards felt different this year. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026 But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective. Film Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026 The former Saturday Night Live hosted the Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, leading the show for her first time. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Spirit

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“The Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Spirit. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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