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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
a novel that explores the psyche of a depressed teen
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Recent Examples of psyche
Despite a powerful urge to forget, the pandemic remains a constant influence on the American psyche and American policy.
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David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
An abundance of academic research suggests that surging prices can have a detrimental effect on consumer psyche for years – even decades – after an inflation scare.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
If the movie and theme park units are the elements of Disney that have the greatest resonance with our American psyche, this is not to say that Iger in any way has been dismissive of the sports biz.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, who is enjoying two career nominations this year, discussed diving into the psyche of the Shakespearean grief drama.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
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David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
An abundance of academic research suggests that surging prices can have a detrimental effect on consumer psyche for years – even decades – after an inflation scare.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
If the movie and theme park units are the elements of Disney that have the greatest resonance with our American psyche, this is not to say that Iger in any way has been dismissive of the sports biz.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, who is enjoying two career nominations this year, discussed diving into the psyche of the Shakespearean grief drama.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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One Baha’i tenet, that the soul begins with the formation of the embryo, led to controversy.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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After spending the better part of five years releasing songs that mined the darkest corners of his soul and his Alabama roots, A Heavy Duty Heart brings a heavy dose of hope to Farley’s collection.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Trust in the power of the mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Of course, there was also John Ashbery, a presiding spirit in his body of work.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For travelers with an adventurous spirit, Costa Rica’s South Pacific is a dream come true.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Welniak has been able to pick her brain about pitching.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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People in their teens and early 20s are considered to be at greater risk for this type of rare but serious bacterial infection called meningococcal group B that can lead to meningitis, an inflammation in the membranes that cover the spinal cord and brain.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Four younger men were tied up, with black bags covering their heads, and taken to a helicopter, the complaint said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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How could all their passion and intellect be allowed to go to waste?—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on Young’s addiction feels reductive, especially when her catalog is filled with humor and intellect and skill.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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