the Spirit

noun

: God in the form of a spirit in Christianity : the Holy Spirit

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The exterior also introduces the air of whimsy that went into the design, with the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot plated in silver and gold in such a way as to suggest that the sculpture is 'really' made of gold, under a silver disguise that has worn away. David Szondy, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024 According to The Independent, an interim report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has revealed that strong force 11 winds hit the Spirit of Discovery ship on Nov. 4, 2023, causing over 100 people to be injured and one person to die. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Not all of the Spirit Christmas experiences will be the same, though. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024 Deloitte estimates that holiday retail sales will increase 2.3% to 3.3% in 2024, but expects a higher jump of 7% to 9% for e-commerce, which the Spirit Christmas test stores will not support. Kristian Burt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Spirit 

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“The Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Spirit. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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