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as in person
a member of the human race
I promise I won't tell another soul
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
a kind act that was the very soul of charity
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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
knew in her soul that it was true
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Recent Examples of soul
Courtney Little Courtney Little seamlessly blends science and soul as a Functional Nutritionist and Board-Certified Life and Success Coach.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
With roots dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico, they were kept as companions and even thought to guide souls in the afterlife.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Aronofsky concentrates on the over-saturation of individuality in Manhattan and Brooklyn and even brings the audience into destinations as far out as Brighton Beach to highlight just how far the soul of New York city stretches.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
The soul of the person who wrote it, those that read it and dreamed with it.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
With roots dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico, they were kept as companions and even thought to guide souls in the afterlife.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Aronofsky concentrates on the over-saturation of individuality in Manhattan and Brooklyn and even brings the audience into destinations as far out as Brighton Beach to highlight just how far the soul of New York city stretches.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
The soul of the person who wrote it, those that read it and dreamed with it.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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Oasis is instigating joy on reunion tour What Oasis has brought with this tour, perhaps inadvertently, is a communal spirit.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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This cooperative spirit accelerates learning curves and elevates the entire region's reputation.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This, in essence, is our second counterintuitive emotional intelligence strategy: Prioritizing the honesty of your message above all else.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In essence, that’s the mission of every Katrina anniversary doc.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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People have had public debates about the proper approach to safeguarding health since before modern medicine, but RFK is not a fringe academic or internet poster who can argue to his heart’s content without actually hurting anyone.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Their ability to identify, nurture and break independent artists with authenticity and heart is truly exceptional.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hooker believes the bombing of Hamburg, Operation Gomorrah, drove Lagerfeld to escape into his creative psyche.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
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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. 5.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Warnings Potential threat to life and/or property.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Originally sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole, a judge in May ruled that they be resentenced to 50 years to life for the murders of their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Three of the five players who got in at 64 was enough to wonder which cup was on their minds.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Aug. 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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