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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
With only 38 rooms in 27 separate buildings, guests can easily go for hours without seeing another soul.
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
It’s been three weeks since R&B and soul singer Angie Stone died in a car crash at age 63, and her son is paying tribute to his beloved late mother with a heartfelt Instagram post.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Fine dining made San Sebastian a global pilgrimage site for foodies, but wine and finger food are its heart and soul.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Grace has the most challenging role here, which is to let audiences see the insecure soul peering out from within this new body.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
It’s been three weeks since R&B and soul singer Angie Stone died in a car crash at age 63, and her son is paying tribute to his beloved late mother with a heartfelt Instagram post.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Fine dining made San Sebastian a global pilgrimage site for foodies, but wine and finger food are its heart and soul.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Grace has the most challenging role here, which is to let audiences see the insecure soul peering out from within this new body.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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As such, the doc is also a declaration of love for the Ukrainian people, their spirit, and their resilience.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
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With its carnival atmosphere and legendary party spirit, the three-day event joins other Asian showpieces such as the Singapore Grand Prix and Australian Open in drawing tourists and business travelers alike.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The attack set fire to a car on a highway in the Rostov region, with one person inside the vehicle killed, said Yury Slyusar, the region's acting governor.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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After a boat carrying eight passengers capsized in Florida, one person was found dead and four were taken to safety.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Disney had that touch about sort of distilling it to the pure essence of something.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Salesforce’s data shows that while nearly nine in 10 retailers have what’s known as unified commerce initiatives—in essence, marrying the systems and data on the frontend, with the information and processes on the backend—only 15 percent have actually realized unified commerce’s value.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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She often is drawn to these boundary-defying health stories and has covered the brain-body connection in functional neurological disorders, heart conditions and even cancers.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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With your celestial ruler, Mercury, also entering Aries on March 3, this area of your chart with become emphasized, urging you to dig into the deeper aspects of your psyche.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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But even Inside Out’s biggest fans can admit the movie was already barely hanging onto its internal logic of personality elements working as an uneasy team to create a child’s psyche.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, a Facebook post from Combs sang her praises as controlling all aspects of his life.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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For example, the drug court model positions the criminal justice system to connect individuals with substance use disorder to life-saving treatment and social services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Causes and Triggers Sensitivity to certain environmental factors, medications, scents, and other substances around you causes vasomotor rhinitis.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what the NWS says Texans should keep in mind to stay safe and prevent fires: Hold off on outdoor burning.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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The lyrics of Taylor Swift are simply everywhere, from merch and friendship bracelets to tattoos and certainly embedded in the minds of fans across the globe.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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