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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The signature chi massage is based around meridian lines—a questionnaire determines which is most suitable for you—and the company’s bespoke oils are used in the massage, which is good, although maybe not one for those requiring serious pummelling.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Tai chi Walking, jogging, or running If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (the precursor to osteoporosis), check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
In tandem came the flagging energy, muddy cognition, clogged chi.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Tai chi Walking, jogging, or running If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (the precursor to osteoporosis), check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
In tandem came the flagging energy, muddy cognition, clogged chi.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chi
Noun
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rocket-like thrusts, grizzly bear aura, and absolute calm — our columnist Philipp Lahm explains why his former team-mate Manuel Neuer will be hard to replace at Bayern Munich.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chi. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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