METAL Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

metal

noun

Definition of metal

as in substance

the basic elements from which something can be developed She believes that love is the metal that binds us.

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as in strength

strength of spirit The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.

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Recent Examples of metal During discharge, lithium metal reacts electrochemically with oxygen in the air to produce lithium peroxide (Li₂O₂) and release electrical energy. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 During the last stages of sharpening, Carmody also wears goggles and a mask to avoid exposure to metal shavings. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Last fall, a father and son unexpectedly discovered more than 150 World War II-era artillery shells while metal detecting in a Czech forest, prompting a two-day bomb squad operation. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Thankfully, there are dedicated enthusiasts with access to heavy equipment willing to wrestle tons of rusty metal from the muck. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for metal

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Noun

The 40-year-old Crowley also talked about his own experience growing up in poverty and with working-class parents who battled substance abuse and mental health issues during the city's crack-cocaine epidemic.

— Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

The company can also expect litigation from shareholders, and possible regulatory action, if Huang or the board held back material information from investors (Nvidia previously denied the allegations of an affair to media outlets).

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.

— Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of material

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Even so, pairing protein with carbohydrates can help smooth out post-meal swings while supporting overall morning stamina.

— Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026
In a world where students are averaging seven and a half hours a day on screens and attention spans are waning, Connecticut teachers say that students’ reading stamina and comprehension are declining.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.

— Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stuff

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The brokerage said South Korea could emerge as a key market for additional capacity in Asia, with operators that secure power, land and long-term customer contracts better positioned to expand.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
These arrangements form part of Google’s broader effort to secure power for its expanding data center infrastructure while reducing the carbon emissions associated with natural gas generation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Citizens who had identification issues have until Tuesday to address those matters in person at their local elections office.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Each bed also includes a lifetime warranty, so feel free to shift your focus to more pressing matters, like how to style your Thanksgiving tablescape.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of matter

Noun

The painstaking restoration of the building, originally constructed in 1912 as a diesel station, has also made a powerful statement about the potential of adaptive reuse.

— Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
However, the Ellsworths aren't the only ones to notice the potential in hydration.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

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