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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
the theological and philosophical belief that the spirit is superior to the body
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as in mode
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
had been in a combative spirit all week
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as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
Hamlet's late father appears to him in the form of a spirit and with the revelation that he was in fact murdered
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as in liquor
spirits plural
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirit
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
While the current version of Boulevardia is coming to a close, we are thrilled to continue celebrating all things Boulevard in Kansas City this summer and beyond, and the door remains open for different, exciting experiences in the spirit of Boulevardia in the future.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Residents, businesses and fans are invited to show their team spirit through generosity.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Notably, season 2 concludes with the Shibuya Incident, an event that left Tokyo in ruins and resulted in cursed spirits killing civilians across the city, according to Crunchyroll.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
While the current version of Boulevardia is coming to a close, we are thrilled to continue celebrating all things Boulevard in Kansas City this summer and beyond, and the door remains open for different, exciting experiences in the spirit of Boulevardia in the future.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Machado was spirited out of the country to accept the Nobel Peace Prize in December, and her team declined to comment on her current whereabouts.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Residents, businesses and fans are invited to show their team spirit through generosity.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirit
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The crunchy Larkin Poe album embodies the musical slipperiness of Americana as an ideal, a carefree cruise through country, blues, rock, and soul; the Molly Tuttle album brims with the rustic zest of early Sheryl Crow.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Produced by Yohan Usuga, this collective performance captures the soul of the genre and amplifies the song’s emotional resonance.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Three women, all with babies in their arms, find seats at a second common table in the backyard garden, joining others who’ve disappeared into laptop-headphones concentration mode.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, this time feels different as Bill Guerin sizes up the market after his Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade put Minnesota in all-in mode, likely heading into a first-round matchup with Dallas.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Elytra Dark will serve as a transfer vehicle to bring the Blue ghost lander to the moon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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The participants reported their average weekly intake of beer, wine and liquor intake during four age periods — 18 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 54, and 55 and older.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Chopper Four captured aerial footage of the scene shortly after the accident, showing a heavy police and construction worker presence.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the age-old trance of acceptance has broken, and there are suddenly too many entrepreneurs capturing disaffected audiences by accusing legacy institutions of corruption and cowardice.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In essence, this would mean that alpha particles (helium nuclei) released by decaying uranium (or some other fissile material) would be focused through engine nozzles to generate thrust.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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For the chaotic essence of Catania, head (at the crack of dawn) to its 19th-century fish market under the Archi della Marina.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such a seamless, peaceful transition of power is wincingly rare in fashion, and stands out against the wider industry mood.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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An apparition will appear before us.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The image combines each planet's nightly positions during separate 2025 apparitions, assembled by astrophotographer Petr Horálek, a NOIRLab Audiovisual Ambassador.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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