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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
This stainless steel coffee canister has a tight metal seal that’ll keep your beans fresh.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Protect the rough ends of timbers with wire screening or metal flashing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
This Triple Compartment Shopper Tote, for example, has protective metal feet and a more relaxed exterior.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The metal Ribbon candle sconce by Sarah Sherman Samuel is darling and coquettish for the holidays or beyond.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Protect the rough ends of timbers with wire screening or metal flashing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
This Triple Compartment Shopper Tote, for example, has protective metal feet and a more relaxed exterior.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The metal Ribbon candle sconce by Sarah Sherman Samuel is darling and coquettish for the holidays or beyond.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Investigators believed that, during the procedures, Adame and Galaz — who allegedly presented themselves as specialists — injected Rajpaul with substances used by qualified cosmetic physicians but combined them with dangerous chemicals, ABC7 reported at the time.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The discovery could shed new light on the nature of dark matter, the invisible substance that makes up roughly a quarter of the universe.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Why Charlotte the robot stands out This 3D printing construction robot stands out for its unique mix of speed, strength, versatility and affordability.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Two blockbuster trading debuts in India this week will showcase the country’s rising status as a fundraising hub, while testing the strength of its markets.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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That engine, which is solid-fueled and made of carbon fiber composite materials, has been tested nine times on the ground, according to North Korean state media.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Last Temptation of Christ Guadagnino goes back to the source material when discussing this Scorsese film citing the novel its based on in the same breath as Marty.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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To some, that percentage is either an ominous sign for his entire offensive game or a signal that his free-throw shooting can improve as his stamina improves.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Steadier Energy Levels When taken together, magnesium and B6 may help reduce fatigue, improve stamina, and support steady energy throughout the day.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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But don’t fret, there’s good stuff too, like Jacory Croskey-Merritt saving the day.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But, man, there was plenty of weird stuff in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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But on Wednesday, Roberts said, Scott's injury became an 'urgent matter,' necessitating the procedure, which has a recovery timetable of 1-2 weeks.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Working with Sam [Esmail] and working with Rami [Malek] — the relationships are what matter.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some, like Cisco, ranked fifth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list, are instead trying to use the technology to unlock employee potential—and give them back their time.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a world where nuclear firepower defines global power, a handful of missiles stand out for their unmatched range, payload, and sheer destructive potential.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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