Synonyms of substances

substances

noun

plural of substance

1

as in essences

the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is

tireless caring and nurturing that was the very substance of maternal love

Synonyms & Similar Words

• essences
• natures
• souls
• beings
• manifestations
• essentialities
• stuff
• quiddities
• spirits
• properties
• hearts
• aspects
• attributes
• quintessences
• cores
• features
• centers
• incarnations
• kernels
• marrows
• piths
• personifications
• seats
• embodiments
• keynotes
• gists
• epitomes
• alpha and omegas
• nubs

2

as in entities

one that has a real and independent existence

the question of whether the soul is a substance entirely independent of the body

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entities
• objects
• things
• realities
• individuals
• commodities
• beings
• existents
• individualities
• materials
• bodies
• subjects
• integers
• quantities
• matters
• stuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonentities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of substances

In the end, the document accelerated review for some drugs and pushed the government to reschedule psychedelic substances that perform well in large clinical trials, enough to persuade Rogan and Hubbard to show for the signing. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Both are considered doping substances by international sports authorities. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Proponents argue that the current Biden-era restrictions on compounding of the substances - due to safety concerns and a lack of data - have fueled a risky gray market of overseas suppliers. — Will Stone, NPR, 23 July 2026

The committee is considering an atypical regulatory pathway, allowing these substances to be compounded rather than going through the full, rigorous FDA approval process. — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 23 July 2026

During a public comment period, the panel heard from more than 20 speakers — including doctors, lawyers and peptide entrepreneurs — urging that BPC-157 and other substances be made more widely available. — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

By the time policymakers debate how these substances should be classified, many have already achieved widespread adoption despite limited clinical evidence and incomplete understanding of their long-term safety profiles. — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Your liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and filtering them out of the body, essentially detoxifying you from harmful substances and chemicals. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026