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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
The story revolves around an accidental mis-delivery that brings two lonely souls together in a friendship that essentially rescue them both.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Up in the stars, two brave souls white-knuckle their way around maneuvers that might doom them as easily as save them.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
To be silent in the face of this genocide is the cost of a soul.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Donald, alongside his brother, Si, was the soul of Condé Nast.
—Anna Wintour, Vogue, 27 May 2026
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Up in the stars, two brave souls white-knuckle their way around maneuvers that might doom them as easily as save them.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
To be silent in the face of this genocide is the cost of a soul.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Donald, alongside his brother, Si, was the soul of Condé Nast.
—Anna Wintour, Vogue, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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An unexpected encounter with ancient spirits leaves the young son to navigate the project’s completion, and help reunite his family.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The Wolf figured out how to ascend; a person just had to think, to show courage, and to work for the goal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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One person has been taken to the hospital for shock.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Capturing that essence is a VIP area that sits at the heart of the new emporium.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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Martin Filler The Met’s new Tristan und Isolde was a vocal triumph for Lise Davidsen and Michael Spyres, but Yuval Sharon’s staging only fitfully captured the essence of Wagner’s masterpiece.—
The New York Review of Books,
The New York Review of Books,
23 May 2026
Noun
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My heart breaks for the families of these young people.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Cranberries are known to fight bacteria and protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs), while blueberries are rich in antioxidants and support overall brain and heart health.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The awakening of sexuality and the force of love are among the deepest energies that emerge through both psyche and body.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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As Shah tries to manage the reactions of his family and friends, the show takes him on a odyssey through both London and his own psyche.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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After all, most of the character’s details do not match my partner’s real life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Established in 1994, the Barca Foundation has been praised for its work globally — using sport and educational programmes to improve the lives of vulnerable children.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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How Nootropics Differ from Adaptogens Nootropics are substances used to support cognition and brain health — memory, learning, focus, mood and mental energy.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Most deaths are caused by substance use disorders and depressive disorders.—
Yenupini Joyce Adams,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Noun
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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With this in mind, researchers ran some simulations to explore how all that jostling for position might have affected the moons of Jupiter and Uranus in particular — and the results suggest that these two planets' moons only survived that tumultuous time because of a giant planet that didn't.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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