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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2
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
Some of the braver souls in Europe are exploring her thesis, as 1+1 is in development on two series and a feature film co-productions.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The Slow Burn of Modern Taste Low-caf is not just a compromise for caffeine-intolerant souls.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
With roots dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico, they were kept as companions and even thought to guide souls in the afterlife.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Thousands of desperate souls rushed towards the aid vehicles.
—Ahmed Dader
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Numbers have souls, and sometimes, so do balance sheets.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
One instance sees a ghastly spectral soldier filling a stream with all the lost souls of the enemies the player has killed so far, but the battle itself is just a slow walk to the end that’s exhausting to trudge through.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
The Saja Boys use their musical power to steal souls, while HUNTR/X uses their songs to seal the honmoon.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Return to Life—plus my nascent research on near-death experiences, in which people report meeting the souls of their pets—convinced me that animals have souls.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The Slow Burn of Modern Taste Low-caf is not just a compromise for caffeine-intolerant souls.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
With roots dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico, they were kept as companions and even thought to guide souls in the afterlife.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Thousands of desperate souls rushed towards the aid vehicles.
—Ahmed Dader
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Numbers have souls, and sometimes, so do balance sheets.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
One instance sees a ghastly spectral soldier filling a stream with all the lost souls of the enemies the player has killed so far, but the battle itself is just a slow walk to the end that’s exhausting to trudge through.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
The Saja Boys use their musical power to steal souls, while HUNTR/X uses their songs to seal the honmoon.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Return to Life—plus my nascent research on near-death experiences, in which people report meeting the souls of their pets—convinced me that animals have souls.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Women need this to be healthy – for their hearts, their brains.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The beautiful friendship between a 93-year-old widower and his senior cat has melted hearts online, as internet users can't get enough of their daily routine.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Therapists have a big part to play in keeping human minds healthy and sound, especially during the outstretched Wild West adoption of contemporary AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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New tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Todd Downing are longtime coaching veterans with experience working under other top offensive minds like McDaniels.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China calls for the peaceful utilization of the Arctic and commits itself to maintaining peace and stability, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the security of maritime trade, operations and transport in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Employee well-being is a priority From flexible schedules to comprehensive benefits and mental health support, healthy companies recognize that employees are whole people with lives outside of work.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 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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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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