kis

plural of ki
as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers

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Noun
  • Cal has one of college football’s most charming and old-school home energies, from Strawberry Canyon to Charter Hill.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These two energies together can help you to move forward from a past that felt unfulfilling into a future that’s bright and dynamic.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On select dates, the pop-up offers a unique drink-and-tattoo experience, as well as live tarot readings ready to reveal what the spirits have in store.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Kis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kis. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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