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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
Stir fry, the everyday soul of Thai cuisine, is largely missing.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The musical artists represent everything from rock and pop to jazz, R&B, soul, Latin and more.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
But all films included in the competitions, especially the Crystal Globe [main] competition, have this soul or core, which is very strong and through which the filmmaker tries to communicate something important.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The musical artists represent everything from rock and pop to jazz, R&B, soul, Latin and more.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
But all films included in the competitions, especially the Crystal Globe [main] competition, have this soul or core, which is very strong and through which the filmmaker tries to communicate something important.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
Noun
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The same spirit that saved my education, that ensures your holiday package arrives on time, could be written out of the equation altogether.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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There was no moment in the tournament that better captured the spirit of football and its role as an emotional release valve than when every member of the squad hounded Gray.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.—
Sports Editor
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Still, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about 34 people a day in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 42 minutes.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Given that it is supposed to be a raw, honest re-telling of a couple finding light amid disaster, The Observer report called the very essence of the book into question.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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In essence, branding is making that special impression that brings customers back again and again.—
Jon Stojan,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Coates was now entering a terminal stage: his heart and kidneys were failing, and fluid had to be drained from his belly several times a week.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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For fans of Arthur—or anyone craving an island retreat with history, heart, and serious creative pedigree—this storybook sanctuary might just be the perfect next chapter.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Character emerges from the frailty of the human psyche.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Per Britannica, Jung's psychoanalytic method focuses on integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and self-realization.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In sport, as in life, the idea of failure is often cast as a villain—something to be denied, delayed or danced around.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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Drake’s music spoke to a particular kind of dislocation that resonated more deeply as modern life grew louder and faster.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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First, keep in mind that AGI and ASI will have been data trained by the vast stores of human writing.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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