variants
or ch'i
also qi
as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture
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Recent Examples of chi
In tandem came the flagging energy, muddy cognition, clogged chi.
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Tai chi is a form of exercise that involves slow, gentle movements and balancing poses.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Try the Five Elements treatment, crafted to balance our chi.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Tai chi is a form of exercise that involves slow, gentle movements and balancing poses.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Try the Five Elements treatment, crafted to balance our chi.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for chi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chi
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Something that’s been evident in his aura.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Only those who are desperate to seem cool would manufacture or farm aura.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chi. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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