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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
many thought that the mayor's speech lacked substance because specific proposals for solving the city's problems were few
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2
as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
tireless caring and nurturing that was the very substance of maternal love
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
measure the worth of a person not by his earthly substance but by his good deeds
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether the soul is a substance entirely independent of the body
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Recent Examples of substance
Residents with experiences living with mental illness and substance abuse will sit on a new commission, advising the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on how to improve behavioral health policy, programs and procedures in the region.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Later, to try to regain custody of his kids, the patient sought out intensive rehabilitation for substance use, prosecutors said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Last year, before his arrest, a video of Jordan allegedly sniffing an unidentified white substance went viral, resulting in social media criticism.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Later, to try to regain custody of his kids, the patient sought out intensive rehabilitation for substance use, prosecutors said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Last year, before his arrest, a video of Jordan allegedly sniffing an unidentified white substance went viral, resulting in social media criticism.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substance
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Then pair that with Chop Robinson’s second season, and Miami has the potential to possess a dangerous trio of pass rushers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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First and foremost is the potential for an MLB owners lockout after the 2026 season concludes, a disruption that would immediately impact revenue for a new owner.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Trump welcomes white South Africans as other refugees are halted Although apartheid rule ended long ago, the typical Black South African household has just 5% of the wealth of the typical White household, according to a 2024 study by researchers at The Africa Institute and the University of Zambia.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Before writing about politics, Alexander covered sports, manufacturing and wealth.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This reflected the museum’s emphasis, which dovetails with that of the donors, on the object, not the celebrity provenance.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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This is because denser material pulls more strongly on nearby objects, while less dense material exerts a weaker pull.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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These temperatures can also degrade and even destroy the structure of standard materials.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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This highlights the feasibility of utilizing agricultural waste materials, like rice straw, in developing sustainable and efficient water purification systems.—
Dr. Reji Thomas,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The competitive nature of the auditions sends the message that there’s always someone else willing to do the work and take your spot.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The people holding top leadership positions at the charter and the third-party entity are also often the same people or are related, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That would give the president free reign to create entities to get around transparency laws, CREW told the Supreme Court.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Substance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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