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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
The man born Jaten Dimsdale grew up in Georgia and learned to love classic soul through his father’s record collection.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
As was the case in the first season, Beef is a machine driven by unintended consequences, some violent, some scatological and all designed to crush the souls of characters who might not have souls to begin with.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
For families Teenagers 13 and up are welcome to join their families, but a child-free policy keeps the hotel a serene haven for soul searching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
With the look of the stadium and with the voices of Al Michaels and, God rest his soul, John Madden, people have been able to be there vicariously.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
As was the case in the first season, Beef is a machine driven by unintended consequences, some violent, some scatological and all designed to crush the souls of characters who might not have souls to begin with.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
For families Teenagers 13 and up are welcome to join their families, but a child-free policy keeps the hotel a serene haven for soul searching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
With the look of the stadium and with the voices of Al Michaels and, God rest his soul, John Madden, people have been able to be there vicariously.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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The days of the secluded mathematician chalking up a blackboard have largely given way to a collaborative spirit as math has become increasingly technical.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Customized services from the building’s concierge available to all include events such as wine and spirits tastings that will bring neighbors together.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Schools across the Emirates were shuttered for weeks after the war began, shifting students to remote learning, prompting some parents, who CNBC has spoken with since the war began, to send children back to their home countries to complete the academic term at schools teaching in-person.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Time was of the essence, but the attackers, too, had been up against the clock.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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How to extract the essence of a person from the clutter of days and years?—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Last Saturday’s victory was more important for the psyche than the points.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Heritage maintains that there was not a financial aspect to the agreement, the two organizations have held multiple events together since, further ingraining Orban’s brand of nationalism into the American conservative psyche.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Five more locations are in the works throughout the county, and those kiosks are expected to be installed by the end of the year, said Seth Middleton, Jackson County Public Health’s senior program manager of substance use prevention.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to Hatters-Friedman’s research, fathers who commit filicide are more likely to have a previous history of violence, substance abuse and mental illness.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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With the expansion North Texas is seeing, preparing tomorrow's leaders is top of mind for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Infielder Hyeseong Kim had his mind set before the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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