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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
Because the storyline itself is so compelling, there is no need for additional signifiers to unpack Max’s psyche or to push the narrative forward.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
The group’s funhouse palettes and repertoire of sweaty, pustulant goons tapped into the nation’s nauseous psyche.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Refusing the unisonic testimonial altogether and relying more on cacophonic simultaneity, Harryman explores with a polyphonic troupe how outside social forces inform the inner psyche.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Just the play on Black women being able to act out their rage in a very unhinged manner, but also a very appropriate manner for their psyche.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
The group’s funhouse palettes and repertoire of sweaty, pustulant goons tapped into the nation’s nauseous psyche.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Refusing the unisonic testimonial altogether and relying more on cacophonic simultaneity, Harryman explores with a polyphonic troupe how outside social forces inform the inner psyche.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Just the play on Black women being able to act out their rage in a very unhinged manner, but also a very appropriate manner for their psyche.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for psyche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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To bring a little soul back to this most quotidian of tasks, L’Oréal veteran Stéphane Chambran introduced Mircea, a line of rich, aromatic hand and body washes, last year.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In a moment when the genre was bursting with innovators, pushing at its seams from all sides—jubilant, gospel-fiery soul-jazz; the first dissonant strains of free jazz; dizzyingly ambitious big bands; calculated cool—this ensemble seemed to lay back, in tempo and affect.—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Regardless, not every player is drafted with stardom in mind.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon offers opportunities to share what’s on your mind with others.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The bad news for The Bold And The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless fans is that no talent from those series will cross over to Hollywood Starlet, but Bell said the vertical series will capture the spirit of those shows, in turn swerving some less savory elements in some microdrama.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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And people experiencing pain, fatigue, anxiety and stress may also be especially vulnerable because the brain plays a central role in interpreting bodily sensations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 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,
17 June 2026
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He was left unconscious, suffering a head injury that remained bleeding days later.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The main aim, however, was not to improve the intellect but to live in imitation of Christ.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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