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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
many thought that the mayor's speech lacked substance because specific proposals for solving the city's problems were few
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
tireless caring and nurturing that was the very substance of maternal love
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
measure the worth of a person not by his earthly substance but by his good deeds
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether the soul is a substance entirely independent of the body
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Recent Examples of substance
That leaves substance abuse counselor Mary Zheng and physical education coach Mitch Guerra.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Most people learn from a bad outcome and don't do it again, but someone with a substance use disorder continues to do that action.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
By essentially wearing this waxy substance on their own bodies, the crickets reduce ant aggression and are accepted by the ants as a nest-mate, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Other reasons for authorization can include: Drugs with special monitoring requirements
Certain dosages or forms of a medication
Controlled substances, and
Drugs that may interact with other drugs.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Most people learn from a bad outcome and don't do it again, but someone with a substance use disorder continues to do that action.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
By essentially wearing this waxy substance on their own bodies, the crickets reduce ant aggression and are accepted by the ants as a nest-mate, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Other reasons for authorization can include: Drugs with special monitoring requirements
Certain dosages or forms of a medication
Controlled substances, and
Drugs that may interact with other drugs.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substance
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Rising in North Bay Village, Shoma Bay has the potential to enhance the neighborhood as one of Miami’s prominent waterfront destinations.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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More recently, however, enterprises have begun to see the potential of this medium, particularly as quality has improved.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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This nod of approval was true for all the shapes (and there’s a welcome wealth of variety here) that the Philips can create.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.—
Matthew O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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This is because denser material pulls more strongly on nearby objects, while less dense material exerts a weaker pull.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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New safety features include 3D Around-View Monitor with moving object detection on the Luxe and higher models.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Under 30 Asia list is using AI in some way—from automating mundane tasks such as transcribing client calls to speeding up the discovery of new chemical materials.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Gobel attributed his success to compensating for what nature didn’t give him and to luck.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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The very nature of the zero-gravity sleep position is that you’re meant to lie flat on your back.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, commercial entities collect vast amounts of consumer and health-related behavior data with little to no meaningful consent.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Emoluments Clause of the Constitution bars people who hold federal office from accepting gifts from foreign entities without Congress' approval.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Substance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substance. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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