SOULS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

souls

noun

plural of soul

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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bodies
flesh

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 Still, there’s a difference between having a handful of books and a small stack of journals on a shelf and having robust structures that actually support the souls of working writers. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 Harming any of these beings results in negative karma, which further traps souls in samsara. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026 On the one hand, Ema is the only one willing to lend all those wayward souls a moment of her time. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026 Devils and damned souls shall continually be rising through the registers. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 The play becomes an intellectual exercise — often a technically compelling one, and one that thankfully observes the comedy of Chekhov’s struggling souls as much as their tragedy. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Organizers say people need to get back to their human bodies to express their souls, rather than communicate through screens and online. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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Noun

An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
While looks at the show leaned into the designer’s ethereal, romantic spirits, this was also an exercise in literary self-portraiture.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

Wittgenstein proposed to abandon the appeal to essences for the concept of family resemblance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of essences

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Brockman’s message received 40 hearts, five checkmarks, and three thank-you emojis.

— Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of hearts

Noun

Research has shown that mixing ketamine with other substances such as alcohol can be dangerous, potentially leading to problems including respiratory depression, where breathing becomes dangerously slow or shallow.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
These substances can increase risk during pregnancy, and their use by parents and other caregivers can impair their ability to wake up and respond to an infant.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of substances

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The defense deserves a lot of credit (and Johnson deserves credit for hiring Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator), but scoring 50 points with those two QBs shows that Johnson is one of the league’s sharpest offensive minds.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Their memory, their suffering and their dignity will be forever etched in our minds and presented to the eyes of the world.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of minds

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Sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement creates safe spaces for survivors to begin navigating their own lives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
The Indian pilot who was stabbed in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight carrying more than 170 people is being hailed as a hero, as officials say his actions saved the lives of those on board.

— Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of lives

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