1
as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of metal
Torres then thrust toward one of the flight attendants in a stabbing motion with a broken metal spoon, hitting the flight attendant on the neck area three times.
—
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Over the last five years there hasn’t been a comparable band in the metal scene that sounds quite like Sleep Token, nor has there been another metal act that’s seen the same viral success as them, and in such a short timespan.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
At the immunity and reward challenge, players had to stand on a small platform holding onto a bar holding a ball up on a metal chute.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The July 5 show at Villa Park is slated to feature a massive roster of metal acts paying tribute to Osbourne and the band’s iconic career, including Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Gojira, Lamb of God, Mastodon and many more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for metal
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Over the last five years there hasn’t been a comparable band in the metal scene that sounds quite like Sleep Token, nor has there been another metal act that’s seen the same viral success as them, and in such a short timespan.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
At the immunity and reward challenge, players had to stand on a small platform holding onto a bar holding a ball up on a metal chute.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The July 5 show at Villa Park is slated to feature a massive roster of metal acts paying tribute to Osbourne and the band’s iconic career, including Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Gojira, Lamb of God, Mastodon and many more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for metal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
-
On a personal level, attorneys may suffer from strained relationships, substance abuse and even suicidal ideation.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
-
Later, to try to regain custody of his kids, the patient sought out intensive rehabilitation for substance use, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
-
This will, in turn, redefine your sense of independence and strength, urging you to balance that fire and passion with responsibility and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
Intended for both slim and puffy outerwear, the new material prevents the conglomeration of fibers and pushes the sustainability envelope further as it is entirely crafted from recycled fibers derived from post-consumer PET bottles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
-
The items were pulled from shelves due to potential health and safety risks, including Listeria concerns, undeclared allergens, foreign material contamination, and a sterility issue in eye care products.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Over time, this mindset builds creative stamina and psychological safety, both critical for navigating complex roles.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
-
The actors were so committed and had such dramatic stamina.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
The music supervisor turned me on to them, gave me a bunch of stuff.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
-
That leaves the only hassle being the loss of use of your car, and the need to keep it clean and empty (no keeping stuff in it, though even that can be handled.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
The way their dynamic is structured, Colin fears that one wrong move could bring things to an end, which merely reinforces Ray’s power over him.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
-
At the time of writing, some 50,000 were still without power in Missouri, according to PowerOutage.us, a service that tracks disruptions.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
The main question of contemporary cinema isn’t (pace the nominal avant-garde) whether to tell a story but what story to tell, how to tell it, and, for that matter, what a story is.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
-
And though Madrid hasn’t released an official ‘comunicado’ on the matter, it is widely expected that the Italian will be replaced by Xabi Alonso ahead of the Club World Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
More to Explore Early Television in the Soviet Union Livia Gershon December 4, 2020 Communist Party officials saw potential in the new technology in the 1950s.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share