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
In a floating fortress of 2,000 souls, suspicion spreads and a murder investigation turns into a global security crisis.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
This is literally a song about stealing people’s souls.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
There's stuff going on, but like, the characters have souls.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Sergey and Anne witnessed our souls and bodies riddled with fear.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
To combat them, the demons form their own rival K-pop boy band, dubbed the Saja Boys, stealing HUNTR/X's fans and gobbling up their souls for their demon master.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Or where LaKeith Stanfield, as an elusive local lothario, uses his legend-has-it oral sex skills to literally suck the souls out of women.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Light on plot but lush in atmosphere, this sometimes mesmerizing, sometimes frustrating play examines how these two artistic souls — Maria Celia is a writer, Sofia a pianist — endure their captivity.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
This is literally a song about stealing people’s souls.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
There's stuff going on, but like, the characters have souls.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Sergey and Anne witnessed our souls and bodies riddled with fear.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
To combat them, the demons form their own rival K-pop boy band, dubbed the Saja Boys, stealing HUNTR/X's fans and gobbling up their souls for their demon master.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Or where LaKeith Stanfield, as an elusive local lothario, uses his legend-has-it oral sex skills to literally suck the souls out of women.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Light on plot but lush in atmosphere, this sometimes mesmerizing, sometimes frustrating play examines how these two artistic souls — Maria Celia is a writer, Sofia a pianist — endure their captivity.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
Noun
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The displays are meant to echo the rugged mountain paths of Ethiopia, Mexico, and Perú, places where children rise before dawn, walk miles to do their chores, and return home with soles bruised and spirits tested.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Getz agrees, describing essences as the foundation of proper hydration.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Korean scalp treatments often come in lightweight, fast-absorbing liquids, essences, or refreshing tonics designed to be massaged directly into the scalp without leaving hair greasy or weighed down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Please pour out your love over everyone in this house and touch everyone’s hearts today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose — the Oscars, anyway.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Staff told police that a group of men had left a room and that the room was filled with smoke and emitting a strong chemical odor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Akasaka is one of the city’s main business districts—more sharp suites, salary men, and international diplomats than local hipsters and international fashionistas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Physica described the healing properties of plants, animal substances, and earthly elements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rankin’s life-long commitment to social justice and equality is an inspiration especially in this time when politicians who speak their minds are few and far between.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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The reasons why five women changed their minds about creating new lives in Australia have not been made pubic, but there were expectations that the regime would threaten family members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ones in their personal lives, the ones that may not have happened if not for their old coach.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Kirk Watson has made affordability his top priority and says part of the goal should be making sure the city remains open to a wide array of populations, including young people who are starting lives and careers after coming to the city for college.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 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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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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