SOUL Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

soul

noun

ˈsōl

Definition of soul

as in spirit

an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power many religions teach that the soul is immortal

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body
flesh

as in person

a member of the human race I promise I won't tell another soul

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as in essence

the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is a kind act that was the very soul of charity

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as in heart

the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions knew in her soul that it was true

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Recent Examples of soul Irina and Raskova will deduce very quickly that the mere threat of prison is enough to keep this gentle soul in line, especially when combined with the promise of being able to continue to do the engineering work that’s most meaningful to him. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026 The coach would host summer and holiday gatherings for the offensive linemen, the soul of any successful football team. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Inspired by the contest, Tyler went on to play local pubs and clubs in South Wales, first with Bobby Wayne & The Dixies, and later with soul group Imagination. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 As the Emcee, an eerie, contorted figure who represents the slow blackening of the city’s soul, Muscato picks up from a prestigious line of talent that includes Eddie Redmayne, Billy Porter and Matt Willis. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soul

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul

Noun

Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Lestat has hired the witch Merrick Mayfair (Sarah Afful) to commune with Claudia’s spirit so that Louis can properly say good-bye to their dead sister-daughter.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of spirit

Noun

Here’s a look at some of the numbers racked up by the person overseeing the tournament that will have featured a record 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the largest geographic footprint in World Cup history.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of person

Noun

Laura felt the rival’s ghost or essence spring away from her, as surely as if repelled.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
There’s a certain je ne se quai to French girl dressing that’s hard to pin down, but Karlie Kloss’s latest look captures its essence perfectly.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 July 2026

Definition of essence

Noun

England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The change of heart partly hinges on Camille’s conversations with her husband, Robert, who is freaking out over what’s been happening to Juliette.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of heart

Noun

After all, cell phone novels do provide a window into the millennial psyche (bored, online) during a couple of lost decades.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
For many generations of Americans, soccer held a space in the national psyche as a game primarily played by children.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Definition of psyche

Noun

On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of life

Noun

Formerly incarcerated people with disabilities, chronic mental health or substance abuse issues and those who are older tend to be at higher risk for post-incarceration homelessness, Western said.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Medical marijuana is now a Schedule III substance, alongside steroids, ketamine and Tylenol with codeine, down from Schedule I, where it had been classified alongside heroin and LSD since 1970.

— Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026