the Spirit

noun

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

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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 July 2026 In fact, in the Seventies, just about everyone was bidding to be the bearer of the Spirit of ’76, from Jimmy Carter to the rock band Kiss. Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Submissions for the Spirit Awards will open on August 18, 2026, followed by jury committee meetings and deliberations from September to October 2026. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 June 2026 According to Film Independent, submissions will be evaluated on criteria that reflect both the Spirit Awards’ mission and the specific goals of the new category. Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 June 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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