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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
Finally, the news came that at least 56 souls had been killed in the strikes.
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Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump has always been a mirror for other people’s souls, an X-ray revealing America’s dysfunction.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
But although our earthly bodies may be broken and hurting and exhausted and want that break, our hearts and souls are still crying out to God, 'Use me, dear God!
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Santa’s elves are generous souls, not elfish.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
Unexpectedly, the two lonely souls open up to each other and connect.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Fifteen innocent souls – including a Holocaust survivor, a rabbi and a child – were senselessly murdered while celebrating the first night of Chanukah, the Festival of Light.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Remembered annually in Michigan and elsewhere, the shipwreck reminds people of the Great Lakes' power and the thousands of other ships and souls that met a similar fate.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump has always been a mirror for other people’s souls, an X-ray revealing America’s dysfunction.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
But although our earthly bodies may be broken and hurting and exhausted and want that break, our hearts and souls are still crying out to God, 'Use me, dear God!
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Santa’s elves are generous souls, not elfish.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
Unexpectedly, the two lonely souls open up to each other and connect.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Fifteen innocent souls – including a Holocaust survivor, a rabbi and a child – were senselessly murdered while celebrating the first night of Chanukah, the Festival of Light.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Remembered annually in Michigan and elsewhere, the shipwreck reminds people of the Great Lakes' power and the thousands of other ships and souls that met a similar fate.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The detention of at least five men in and around Minneapolis has sparked an outcry among Native American groups about Indigenous people being racially profiled as undocumented immigrants by federal immigration agents.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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She’s been in business since the ’90s, and men honestly don’t have that many places to shop.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Reduces Plaque Buildup in Arteries Plaque is a buildup of fatty substances, including cholesterol, that forms inside the walls of arteries.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Supports Liver Health Antioxidants in kombucha may help protect your liver from damage caused by harmful substances in your body.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Beating Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup semi-final would be an excellent way to start changing minds.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a recent oral history of the show for Yahoo Entertainment, it was revealed that creators David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee originally intended for Maris to be part of the show's action, but the audience reaction to her changed their minds.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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