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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
But the soul and spirit of [the films and] the essence of the themes of those films, and the kids and all the artisans and the crafts people.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Both of the Trotters grew up singing in the church and are steeped in the gospel music traditions that underpin their rousing blend of vintage country, soul, rock and funk.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s what causes the death of the soul, the death of the self.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
One Baha’i tenet, that the soul begins with the formation of the embryo, led to controversy.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Both of the Trotters grew up singing in the church and are steeped in the gospel music traditions that underpin their rousing blend of vintage country, soul, rock and funk.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s what causes the death of the soul, the death of the self.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
One Baha’i tenet, that the soul begins with the formation of the embryo, led to controversy.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
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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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Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans — both on social media and through in-person events hosted in cities in Brewster and Presidio counties.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In October 2025, an attacker drove his car into people gathered outside a Manchester synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and stabbed one person to death.—
KRUTIKA PATHI,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Juliet is arguing that Romeo’s name is merely a label that does not define his essence.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the soul and spirit of [the films and] the essence of the themes of those films, and the kids and all the artisans and the crafts people.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those most at risk to the heat included people over 60 years old, under 12 years old, or those pregnant, diabetic, having a heart condition.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Of the stubborn hearts in these mountains of mine who wore pride like a coat and refused to bow beneath the shadows these mountains could cast in both heart and spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Wild coach John Hynes admitted that finding a way to win a game that had seemingly slipped away was important for his team’s psyche.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like Wright’s past games, this one would be about tinkering, about trial and error, about classifying and reclassifying and watching as one’s psyche-map changed.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can scan a QR code and see the players come to life.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Burgett, sheriff’s department social worker and founder of the nonprofit Community Change Center, said the center offers services pre- and post-incarceration for substance abuse issues.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The subsidiary provides biomanufacturing services, including process development and CGMP drug substance production.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 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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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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