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 Chinese researchers have developed a high-energy lithium-metal primary battery that combines long endurance with powerful bursts while operating at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C). — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Kids will love the retro metal rocket and lunar module replica at Los Arboles Park and the splash pad and accessible treehouse at Wilson Park, which is also the site of free summertime outdoor concerts. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 That meant favoring metals and synthetic materials over classic mid-century finishes like walnut. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 The cartridges were intended to be melted down for gold at a metal recovery service, but the games were never destroyed, Braun told ABC News. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for metal

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Noun

While Teefey denied the substance-abuse allegations to TMZ this week, Chapin’s article includes accounts from company staffers describing Teefey’s executive style.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
The word drew on ideas from alchemy, where the agent was the active substance that spun gold from the mundane.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Loss of muscle strength, medication side effects, neurological conditions, and changes in vision or balance can all affect gait.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Nearly all the fires were ignited with a lighter and combustible material, the affidavit reads.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The super soft, breathable material molds to your foot, while the collar is designed to rest on top of your skin loosely, without that tight, digging in feeling.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of material

Noun

The stamina required to rehearse and perform shows that involve pivoting, marching, carrying large instruments, running, and more can burn more calories than an elliptical workout.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Building the habit That decision-making stamina doesn’t have to come from anywhere complicated.

— Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

The friction is when this starts taking place in smaller resorts, luxury trains, yachts, and where the clientele is specifically paying super high prices to avoid this stuff.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
This is stuff that these guys have been saying on the record very explicitly for decades.

— Tonya Mosley, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The genius villain is telepathic and has several powers, including superhuman strength, telekinesis, energy projection, shapeshifting and teleportation.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

People who hold more senior positions in the system, or who have access to confidential information, generally have tighter restrictions placed upon them, according to several sources familiar with the matter and open government announcements.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
City spokesperson Brian Chasnoff told the San Antonio Current that the ballot structure for the bond program has not been determined and the city council will be briefed on the matter in September.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of matter

Noun

When, in late 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled the potential for Japan to intervene in a conflict over Taiwan, China suspended more than $86 million in purchases of Japanese seafood and sake.

— Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026
Clinicians understand the pressures facing care delivery and see the potential of AI to help healthcare work better for them and their patients.

— Jeff DiLullo, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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