1
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
Neous Minimalist souls can always count on Neous for its seasonal dose of essential and refined accessories.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Families often scatter marigold petals in paths, decorate graves and cover ofrendas with the flowers to light their way for returning souls.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
His friends don’t take him seriously until Bowen Yang appears dressed as demon Jinu from the movie and demands their souls.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
The film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner in a story set in the afterlife, where souls have one week to choose their eternal fate.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Where fraternal souls sing identical things.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The legend of the Dash expanded from mere omen and ill weather, taking on greater importance as an usher of souls; coming to collect descendants of the lost crew and fold them into the fog of the great unknown.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
That means just about any food-and-Miami related subject is fair game, from who picks the avocados and celebrations of the different culinary cultures of Miami to why everyone in this town is willing to sell their literal souls and possibly their children for mangoes every summer.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Denise and Mike Thornberry have put their souls into making Tasting House Los Gatos a destination for Champagne lovers.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Families often scatter marigold petals in paths, decorate graves and cover ofrendas with the flowers to light their way for returning souls.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
His friends don’t take him seriously until Bowen Yang appears dressed as demon Jinu from the movie and demands their souls.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
The film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner in a story set in the afterlife, where souls have one week to choose their eternal fate.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Where fraternal souls sing identical things.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The legend of the Dash expanded from mere omen and ill weather, taking on greater importance as an usher of souls; coming to collect descendants of the lost crew and fold them into the fog of the great unknown.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
That means just about any food-and-Miami related subject is fair game, from who picks the avocados and celebrations of the different culinary cultures of Miami to why everyone in this town is willing to sell their literal souls and possibly their children for mangoes every summer.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Denise and Mike Thornberry have put their souls into making Tasting House Los Gatos a destination for Champagne lovers.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
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Martinez appeared to be in good spirits about that rather personal jab about his appearance, and Boone probably meant no harm to his rival’s broadcaster.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps, all the Yankees needed was to summon the spirits that lie past the center-field wall in this ballpark.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive excerpt shared with PEOPLE, twin sisters Isabella and Sophia Strahan grabbed hearts everywhere when Isabella, at 19, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Grammy winner made her debut as a cherubic teen, and most recently won hearts and a trophy as Sun on The Masked Singer.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Salmon said his counselor suggested his attraction to men was his father’s fault because his job kept him away from home a lot, causing Salmon to identify more with his mother.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Once at the house, these men were confronted by Hansen and his camera crew and then arrested by local law enforcement.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Like so many young adults, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, now 30, experimented with drinking and other substances but found things getting beyond her grasp.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Toxicology reports confirmed the 31-year-old had high levels of alcohol and several other substances in his system at the time of his death.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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But housing was also on the minds of the organizers.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then the manager told them something that blew their minds.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Israel unleased a ferocious response that has claimed the lives of more then 67,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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More than 6,800 buildings burned, and many are starting to rebuild their lives and businesses.—
Pilar Arias , Matt Finn , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Spiders and humans are two different species—and different species have different natures.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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