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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
If home is where the heart is, then the front porch is where the soul resides.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
If the soul of the dish, the ingredients, and the story behind it remain intact, then there is room to explore.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Because actually that installed in my mind and in my soul so many questions, right?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile in Miami, one brave soul sported both a Brazilian and Haitian flag on his car.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
If the soul of the dish, the ingredients, and the story behind it remain intact, then there is room to explore.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Because actually that installed in my mind and in my soul so many questions, right?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile in Miami, one brave soul sported both a Brazilian and Haitian flag on his car.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
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The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The bad news for The Bold And The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless fans is that no talent from those series will cross over to Hollywood Starlet, but Bell said the vertical series will capture the spirit of those shows, in turn swerving some less savory elements in some microdrama.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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The other infected person had visited and camped at a county park and state beach in San Mateo and Marin counties.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Migis Lodge in South Casco, Maine, is a family-friendly wellness retreat with rates starting at $388 per person per night.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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When the last vestiges of the classic-rock era finally fade, many of the moments that made up its truest essence will be impossible to explain to those who missed it.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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That's the essence of red zone chaos.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The appearance and actions of his impersonator at the tournament which concluded in January this year are intertwined with the psyche of Congolese people.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Federal immigration officers made more than 4,000 arrests and shot multiple people, two fatally, before Operation Metro Surge wound down in February, leaving an imprint on the psyches of young children that could haunt them for years, mental health providers say.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Wednesday’s most concerning threat will roar to life in the afternoon, but some potent storms will bubble up in the morning too in parts of southern Minnesota and eastern Iowa.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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To improve water quality, the government hired Green Water Solutions, a federal contractor that installs water purification systems to reduce toxins, algae and other substances in contaminated water, according to its website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In the years after Buffy, Brendon, who did not have any kids, spoke out about struggling with depression as well as alcohol and substance addictions, checking into rehab between multiple arrests, including for domestic violence charges and prescription fraud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Regardless, not every player is drafted with stardom in mind.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon offers opportunities to share what’s on your mind with others.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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