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
History, whether acknowledged or not, is etched in our souls.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
What Computer means is that Jimmy should be looking out for what’s best for Carmen and his other relatives, who have put so much of their souls into that business.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Ksenia Budina wants to restore that age-old link, perhaps not so much for the well-being of peoples’ bodies anymore, but for the sake of their souls.
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Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
The first duty today is to honor the 98 souls.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Competition for American souls English advocates of colonization were aware that Catholics had been erecting churches in modern-day Mexico and Peru.
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Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Catholic leadership felt Darwinism could explain physical biology but threatened the existence of unique human souls.
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Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The tactic saved the banking industry, but the great railway boom was over, and there was no reprieve for the gullible souls who had been drawn into it.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
What Computer means is that Jimmy should be looking out for what’s best for Carmen and his other relatives, who have put so much of their souls into that business.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Ksenia Budina wants to restore that age-old link, perhaps not so much for the well-being of peoples’ bodies anymore, but for the sake of their souls.
—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
The first duty today is to honor the 98 souls.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Competition for American souls English advocates of colonization were aware that Catholics had been erecting churches in modern-day Mexico and Peru.
—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Catholic leadership felt Darwinism could explain physical biology but threatened the existence of unique human souls.
—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The tactic saved the banking industry, but the great railway boom was over, and there was no reprieve for the gullible souls who had been drawn into it.
—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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The golden generation of American men — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and the rest of the Group D winning crew — live and surrounded by red, white and blue in the home of the red and gold.
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Grown men hugged one another, and at least one started crying.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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Millennials have a soft spot in their hearts for babydoll tops.
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Our hearts go out to the people who were lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.
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The town’s predicament highlights the limits of any ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the lingering hardship faced by residents whose lives have been upended by years of conflict.
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The labor of these aging world-builders becomes a blueprint to navigate memory, legacy, and mortality, revealing the divine spirit residing in their daily lives.
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Some accounts cite an April 23, 2026 effective date, while the FDA’s own docket shows substances still moving through review months later.
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That’s why only seven substances, BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-C, Emideltide, Semax and Epitalon, are on that meeting’s agenda even though far more than seven have already cleared the earlier hurdle.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Le Cren’s interviews with team members and coaches consistently hit home how sports competition strengthens bodies and minds to bring out the best in people — confidence, cooperation, leadership, skills and tenacity.
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.
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These guys, everyone has each other’s backs.
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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