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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
But Merriman is fluent in the language of locals, about culture and soul and community.
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John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
The soul of the event still belongs to the land, from which attendees harvest some of the produce themselves.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Carrie Nation was trying to transform the soul of her country.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
The soul of the event still belongs to the land, from which attendees harvest some of the produce themselves.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Carrie Nation was trying to transform the soul of her country.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for soul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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On the cruise’s opening day, strong winds on the high seas did not stop the spirit from delivering.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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Mexico comprised 83% of U.S. beer imports and almost half of spirits imports by volume in 2024, according to Bank of America analyst Brian Callen.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Knowing time was of the essence, Drew and Joyce got in touch with local media outlets and handed out missing person fliers.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At its heart, this is a story about survival and the safety found in true connection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Volatility Is Difficult To Navigate Volatility can have a negative impact on your investment psyche.—
Jim Wang,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1868, the answer to that question has been cemented in the American psyche: anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Swap mindless scrolling for something that will actually affect your life—like listening to 15-minute summaries of the world’s best nonfiction books.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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In preparation for her baby's arrival, Kylie is mentally preparing herself to enter into the minivan life.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her lasting legacy is one of style, yes, but also substance—something that demands thoughtful, measured tribute, not mimicry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Environmental factors, like growing up with substance use and mental health problems, instability due to a household member being incarcerated or growing up in a household with parental separation, can also impact children’s brain development and decision-making.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The series takes the indelible line about the great responsibility that comes with great power and uses it to compare Spider-Man’s idealistic Boy Scout altruism to the goals of other characters who are good guys in their own minds, if not within the moral rubric of the show.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even if Albritton can convince the three Republicans who did not vote with him Tuesday and who are not already committed to DeSantis to change their minds, at least two of the five votes will have to come from Democrats.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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