variants
or ch'is
also qis
as in energies
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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Noun
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Additionally, new creative directors at major couture houses have brought new energies to their ateliers, introducing more expressive and emotional approaches to fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026 -
Managing recording artists for more than twenty years taught me the power of collaboration — that creativity is elevated when energies are combined.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Bone studies have shown that 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable improvements in repair rates.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Bone studies have shown 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable repair rate improvements.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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