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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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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
The anthology comprises four shorts—The Group, Motherland, Don’t Panic, and A Piece of Heaven—each exploring how the events of the last five years have reshaped lives and the collective psyche of Lebanon.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Read: Bob Dylan reveals himself through 66 songs Newman, who is now 80, has continued to make solo recordings probing the discomforting lower reaches of the human psyche.
—David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Just as Halloween honors the dead and the mysteries of the afterlife, Scorpios walk effortlessly between worlds, finding power in life’s darkest corners of the psyche.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Navigating the world-record corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins is a test of the human psyche.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Read: Bob Dylan reveals himself through 66 songs Newman, who is now 80, has continued to make solo recordings probing the discomforting lower reaches of the human psyche.
—David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Just as Halloween honors the dead and the mysteries of the afterlife, Scorpios walk effortlessly between worlds, finding power in life’s darkest corners of the psyche.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Navigating the world-record corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins is a test of the human psyche.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
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There’s maybe a little bit of soul searching happening, and perhaps that’s a good thing.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Whether or not candidates were backed by pro-charter groups or supported the growth of charter schools in IPS was not top of mind with some voters in Indianapolis.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who has experienced conflict firsthand (and that’s just about everybody) knows it is felt in both body and mind.Andrea Kane, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Read the original article. brain structure & function brain 1 free article left Want More?Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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One group hypothesizes that the sensation happens after decreasing blood pressure and muscle tissue relaxation causes your brain to misfire and briefly enter a panic mode.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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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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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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With a gifted intellect and a solid work ethic, her genuine kindness truly sets her apart.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Digital capitalism thrives on exploiting users’ time, intellect, and data.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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