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as in spirits
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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as in people
a member of the human race
I promise I won't tell another soul
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as in essences
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 hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
knew in her soul that it was true
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Recent Examples of souls
The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
The restless souls contained within all forms of life begin to awaken, bringing fiery hues back to the formerly dreary expanse of winter landscapes.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
But tourism can also destroy places' souls, hollowing out city centers and leaving empty urban shells whose most striking feature is sheer commercialism.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
For three days, souls would gather from far and wide.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
As, too, are road signs, which serve as warm reminders of important people and help soothe souls in mind-numbing traffic.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Local officials have called for prayers for the souls of the victims, and the strength of the survivors.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
The restless souls contained within all forms of life begin to awaken, bringing fiery hues back to the formerly dreary expanse of winter landscapes.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
But tourism can also destroy places' souls, hollowing out city centers and leaving empty urban shells whose most striking feature is sheer commercialism.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
For three days, souls would gather from far and wide.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
As, too, are road signs, which serve as warm reminders of important people and help soothe souls in mind-numbing traffic.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Local officials have called for prayers for the souls of the victims, and the strength of the survivors.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
Noun
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Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Weird things happen to astronauts' hearts in microgravity.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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With two men on following a leadoff single by Trevor Story and a walk by Masataka Yoshida, Ceddanne Rafaela hit a ground ball that third baseman Junior Caminero couldn’t handle.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Two men charged with stealing about $667,000 of Louis Vuitton merchandise from the back of delivery trucks — robbing the drivers at gunpoint — pleaded not guilty in San Diego Superior Court on Wednesday, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Tripti Bhattacharya, a paleoclimatologist at Syracuse University, also takes advantage of waxy substances—though much less smelly ones.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Youth exposure to Kratom and retail available substances.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Drilling this dichotomy further into our minds is the passive-aggressive argument between Danny and Nia in front of a literal rollercoaster during the group trip to San Diego.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The original series, which premiered in 2004, focused on the private lives of Colletti, Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad as well as many others in the fancy Southern California suburb.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Eugenie, Jack, and their children live their lives away from the spotlight for the most part, splitting their time between bases in Portugal and London.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Last month, a Los Angeles jury found social media giants Meta and Google failed to warn children about the addictive natures of their platforms.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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