1
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
The vibe is thick and luxe; think leather, metal embellishments, and higher-quality construction that won’t fall apart after a few wears.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The free-flowing Screen Time, released in 2021, was fittingly released on Southern Lord Records, the home of drone metal band Sunn O))).
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Samarium Samarium-cobalt alloys are on a US list of critical metals for potential stockpiling.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Most of the crew got into the ship's metal lifeboat, which capsized within minutes, USA Today reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The free-flowing Screen Time, released in 2021, was fittingly released on Southern Lord Records, the home of drone metal band Sunn O))).
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Samarium Samarium-cobalt alloys are on a US list of critical metals for potential stockpiling.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Most of the crew got into the ship's metal lifeboat, which capsized within minutes, USA Today reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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Alarcon, meanwhile, has been suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Under homeless services, respondents said the greatest need was for more help with substance abuse and mental and behavioral health.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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For the first dimension, financial strength, Statista analyzed revenue, employee, and funding data, obtained from publicly available sources like annual reports, company websites, through media monitoring, and via databases.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the air force is increasing its dependence on Chinese components such as chips and rare-earth materials.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Perera warmed up the kitchen with lots of natural woven materials, including organic rattan light fixtures by Kathy Kuo and woven window shades.—
Paige Porter Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2025
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My daughter’s public-school kindergarten teacher poured heroic volumes of stamina and good cheer into the doomed task of teaching anything to two dozen unmutable five-year-olds through a glitchy screen.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rugby is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring grit, endurance and stamina.—
Dennis Volpe,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how to build nonlinear thinking into your day: For anyone and everyone: • Feed your brain weird stuff.—
Lee Salisbury,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This team enjoys that stuff, which is cool and fun.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This feature gives you more control, giving you the power to decide what is enough for you.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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But if Game 1 is any indication, this has the potential to be a short one.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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