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 Various Maji clans such as the Omi Clan, or Maji of Water, and Ikú Clan, or Maji of Life and Death, practice different forms of magic, with Omi Tiders wielding waves and Ikù Reapers, like Zelie’s mother, summoning souls. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Rossum and Petticrew’s both richly embody the push and pull for their characters’ souls, while their supporting stars provide clear-eyed yet nuanced conviction to drive them toward a resolution. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026 Two of Latin alternative’s gentlest souls combine their heart-on-your-sleeve electronic and indie-folk impulses for a breezy, languorous collaborative record. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026 The first major Roman poet, Ennius, describes a dream in which Homer’s ghost appeared to him and explained that souls transmigrate after bodily death; this poetic spirit would now take up residence in Ennius. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Every nation has an origin story, a set of values and principles chiseled into our souls and onto our public spaces. — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026 All that time with each other must have mattered to their souls, must have bound them together in ways that Will never bothered to care about. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 For the brave souls among us, Raccoon Mountain also offers spelunking with a guide in their Wild Cave Expeditions package. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Good luck to these brave souls, who will face countless questions about this event at premieres and upfronts for the rest of their lives. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026

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Noun

The spirits Gu-cheon interacts with throughout the series were invisible on set.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Fatty Arbuckle’s Pub, established in 2003, is home to over 200 different whiskeys and fine spirits.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 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

And now, the best toner pads have joined the other post-cleanse staples, including face essences and milky toners, to amplify the effects of your skin-care routine and deliver additional layers of hydration to skin.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of essences

Noun

As the inaugural case that launched our office's Cold Case Homicide Unit, this prosecution holds a special place in our hearts as ministers of justice.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Other clips highlight the causes that are particularly close to the couple’s hearts.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Definition of hearts

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Not even one of the most optimistic men in the country can deny that one of the biggest projects in the history of Texas won’t have some impact on the University of Texas football team.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Police say two men in a four-door black Cadillac displayed a handgun and demanded an arrow key, which opens collection boxes.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of men

Noun

The target date for Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation plan is etched in the minds of every citizen and visitor to the country since Vision 2030 was unveiled more than a decade ago.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
So maybe at that time, dusting off a 25-year-old album with multiple labels involved wasn’t at the forefront of anyone at Disney’s minds.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Definition of minds

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Purja and his team also carried out a number of daring rescues, often putting their own lives in danger.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
In 2012, China occupied Scarborough Shoal, a traditional Filipino fishing ground inside the Philippines’ EEZ, endangering the lives of Philippine personnel and fishermen in the process.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026