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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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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
After all, it is embedded in the human psyche to make unconscious assumptions about the people around us—for survival purposes, if nothing else.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Madeline Brewer proved adept at portraying her character’s fractured psyche, as well as Janine’s attempts to heal.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Remember, Venus has everything to do with love, beauty, pleasure, values and money, while Pluto governs obsession, control, transformation, intimacy and the shadowy corners of the psyche.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Men and women in white coats drew blood, scanned, x-rayed, checked our psyche, our balance, our urine.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Madeline Brewer proved adept at portraying her character’s fractured psyche, as well as Janine’s attempts to heal.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Remember, Venus has everything to do with love, beauty, pleasure, values and money, while Pluto governs obsession, control, transformation, intimacy and the shadowy corners of the psyche.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Men and women in white coats drew blood, scanned, x-rayed, checked our psyche, our balance, our urine.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
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In addition to DJs, these events feature funk and soul performers who are influential in DJing culture, such as Whodini, a pioneering hip-hop group, and the Brides of Funkenstein, a vocal group associated with George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic.
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Joined by collaborators old—Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Shahzad Ismaily—and new—Nick Hakim, the Smile drummer Tom Skinner—Orton knits an infinity scarf of wicker-weir folk, jazzy ambiance, and blue-eyed soul.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
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The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.
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Lecture topics range from anxiety, stress and depression to mindfulness and brain health.
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The blasts of noise and oregano at Kafeneion, a restaurant above a wine bar in a building across from the city’s Victorian-era Parliament House, ricocheted my brain to my one trip to Athens a dozen years earlier.
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The Scorpio moon fills your head with future plans for creative expansion.
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Wilson joins a Bulls team that has signaled a full rebuild this summer, installing a new head coach and front office before the draft.
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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