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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
Noun
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Inspectors found debris buildup and a black mold-like substance inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Cracks in the walls outside the classroom have been sealed with a white caulk-like substance.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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In the first half of the 20th century, even as labor unions gained strength elsewhere, there was a fear of giving federal workers too much say over how the nation's laws were carried out.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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The Celtics’ greatest strength and greatest flaw is their persistence.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The extraordinary source material is a profound inspiration to build a unique world that vibrates with life and death at the same time.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Quality sleep sharpens your decision-making, improves emotional intelligence and gives you the stamina to lead with clarity and confidence.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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That and his commitment to improving his performance and mental stamina have led him to a lot of athletic success, including with his current team.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
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Here’s the really good news among the bad critical vulnerability disclosure stuff: there is no patch to install, no updates to deploy, and no action required by the user at all.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The audience load-in playlist for my Baby J Tour was a lot of Delfonics, Spinners, Thom Bell-adjacent stuff.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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Expect this power shift to drive more M&A activity and deeper integrations between banks, fintech platforms, and lifestyle brands.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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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
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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
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Dale Ellis,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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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
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Gene therapy has always held enormous promise to correct genetic diseases, but turning that potential into treatments has been challenging.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 May 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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