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as in person
a member of the human race
I promise I won't tell another soul
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as in essence
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 heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
knew in her soul that it was true
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Recent Examples of soul
Then came the performances—electrifying, intricate, and straight from the soul.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Kimberly Lovato is a freelance writer, author, traveler, Francophile, and champagne lover with a peripatetic soul.
—Kimberley Lovato, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025
Pillars of the rap genre like Dr. Dre and Queen Latifah were featured, as was the siren of soul herself: Diana Ross.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Benson Boone, a 22-year-old glam rocker, got his tux torn off and then executed flips in a glistening bodysuit; Raye, a 27-year-old hip-hop–soul fusionist from the U.K., crooned and scatted with remarkable finesse in front of an old-timey bandstand.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Kimberly Lovato is a freelance writer, author, traveler, Francophile, and champagne lover with a peripatetic soul.
—Kimberley Lovato, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025
Pillars of the rap genre like Dr. Dre and Queen Latifah were featured, as was the siren of soul herself: Diana Ross.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Benson Boone, a 22-year-old glam rocker, got his tux torn off and then executed flips in a glistening bodysuit; Raye, a 27-year-old hip-hop–soul fusionist from the U.K., crooned and scatted with remarkable finesse in front of an old-timey bandstand.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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On the cruise’s opening day, strong winds on the high seas did not stop the spirit from delivering.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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While the tariffs could cause further increases in key materials (such as steel, aluminum and grain) for US beer and spirits businesses, the industry is also bracing for the potential of retaliatory tariffs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Six people on board the plane and another person on the ground died in the crash, officials have said.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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State Farm scheduled an in person inspection, then changed it to a video call.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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And then a character would come on screen and there would be an essence or an energy, or even just a costume.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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That can be a daunting undertaking in a place like New Orleans, where a healthy skepticism of outsiders has long lingered in the civic psyche.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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This yardstick of psyche comes from monthly polling that, for this report, ended on Jan. 20.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Orange County Register,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Watts stars as Iris, a woman who finds her comfortable New York life upended when her friend and mentor Walter (Murray) bequeaths her his Great Dane, Apollo.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her family then tries to play matchmaker just as Pia’s ex, Charlie (Fiennes Tiffin), resurfaces in her life.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Compared to the general population, adults with ADHD have a much higher prevalence of substance abuse, smoking, financial turmoil, unemployment, self-harm, poor sleeping habits, compulsive behaviors and housing instability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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The pollutants could thwart the recovery of the planet's ozone layer, worsening the damage caused by ozone-depleting substances used in aerosol sprays and refrigerators in the past.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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One factor to keep in mind here: The Constitution has age requirements for holding office.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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