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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
Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Boeing’s earlier jets—the 707, 727, and 737—carried fewer than 200 souls.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
In some ways, tattoos can be seen as a small window into the players’ souls.
—Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 June 2026
That unity was on display in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday as thousands, dressed in purple, came together at the Prince sing-along and block party, and sang from their souls.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 7 June 2026
In an age where email dominates, a paper and pen were the cure for two lonely souls famished from yearning.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
And the city, that vast, open hive of souls, is the opposite of a soundproofed room, even if everyone is asleep.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Boeing’s earlier jets—the 707, 727, and 737—carried fewer than 200 souls.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
In some ways, tattoos can be seen as a small window into the players’ souls.
—Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 June 2026
That unity was on display in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday as thousands, dressed in purple, came together at the Prince sing-along and block party, and sang from their souls.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 7 June 2026
In an age where email dominates, a paper and pen were the cure for two lonely souls famished from yearning.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
And the city, that vast, open hive of souls, is the opposite of a soundproofed room, even if everyone is asleep.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
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The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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South Africa was reduced to nine men after Themba Zwane struck Álvarado off the ball.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In addition to Willis Reed, the Pro-Keds Royal was endorsed by fellow big men George Mikan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with the latter going on to join Adidas and becoming the first player to have an entirely new sneaker designed for him.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 15, 2026 Fresh sparks greet steady hearts and invite open doors.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Windham’s mother said her son’s death upended their lives and left the family devastated, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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But far more lives have probably been saved by basic hygiene and clean water that prevent them in the first place.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The technology reduces firefighting teams’ direct exposure to toxic substances.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Public mosquito control, such as spraying water with substances that kill larvae, is highly effective in reducing populations and the odds of disease, Ebel said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Doing so can prevent the fear of missing out that many adolescents feel when they aren’t glued to their phones and offer a substitute to take their minds off social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Yet the idea is holy writ at the Fed and in the minds of most policymakers.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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