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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
a novel that explores the psyche of a depressed teen
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Recent Examples of psyche
Finding an open window in the psyche of a challenged Chicago is tricky.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
At least present-day Harry feels guilt, and it was made clear in the case files last week that Harry’s rejection of him was a big part of Brian’s tortured psyche.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Not even Martin Short’s lady friend and her fortress of Oscar statuettes are immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on your psyche.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
To channel your own psyche but include all these references is no easy feat.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
At least present-day Harry feels guilt, and it was made clear in the case files last week that Harry’s rejection of him was a big part of Brian’s tortured psyche.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Not even Martin Short’s lady friend and her fortress of Oscar statuettes are immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on your psyche.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
To channel your own psyche but include all these references is no easy feat.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
Noun
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Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to Owens, excellence is impossible for a restless soul.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Backlight was the first piece of hers that blew my mind.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Badgers, meanwhile, had been on fire lately and had ascended to a bona fide Final Four contender in the minds of many.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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So something to the spirit of that is really speaking to me.—
David Kinne,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its current World of Whiskey theme examines a variety of takes on the spirit from around the world and is $175 per person.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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There follows a strange pleading of innocence from the brains behind the Lockbit ransomware gang, claiming to be a worthy son of the American fatherland and not an extortionist or blackmailer, despite all the evidence to the contrary.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Both drugs clear the brain of a substance called beta-amyloid, which forms the sticky plaques associated with Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Despite also being the planet that rules over transportation, Mercury is most often referred to as the planet of intellect.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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This movement made known the intellect and talent of Black people and influenced future movements demanding the equal rights that Black people deserved.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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