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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
But, the law made no provisions for cannabis-like products, including Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and kratom, and towns have seen the boom of shops that sell the substances with few restrictions.
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Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The substance was also used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which targeted a federal building and killed 168 people.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Although participants were reportedly drug-free for months, the long-term effects of prior substance use may still have influenced brain structure.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Aphids excrete honeydew, a sticky substance that attracts ants, and that can lead to a buildup of sooty mold, a type of fungus that interferes with a plant’s ability to photosynthesize.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The substance was also used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which targeted a federal building and killed 168 people.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Although participants were reportedly drug-free for months, the long-term effects of prior substance use may still have influenced brain structure.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Aphids excrete honeydew, a sticky substance that attracts ants, and that can lead to a buildup of sooty mold, a type of fungus that interferes with a plant’s ability to photosynthesize.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substance
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Debt holders will also exchange at least $145 million of their holdings into equity, with the potential to equitize up to a total of $337 million of existing debt.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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European shares surged in the first half of the year, massively outperforming stocks on Wall Street — but market watchers are divided on the potential for the trend to continue.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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And the film has stood the test of time, capturing the essence of America's early space program for posterity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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Those forecasts are based on the idea that many U.S. stocks are overpriced, in essence, and trading above their real value.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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There’s still an untold wealth of information to learn from the Milky Way’s neighbor, possibly even the means to finally understand the dark matter first detected by Rubin.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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There must be a better distribution of wealth for all of God's children in this country.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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The discovery marks the first time cetaceans — marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises — have been observed using an object as a tool to groom.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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For autonomous vehicle applications, this includes labeling 3D point clouds from lidar sensors and marking objects across video frames.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The main box was filled with brown bags that contained the materials needed for each individual meal.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2025
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The cover is also made from recycled materials that can withstand years of consistent use.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 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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The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Since the dawn of streaming, independent artists and labels have essentially been forced to participate alongside various streaming entities in order to survive, entities that are often funded by sources that do not align with our values.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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“Substance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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