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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
See All Example Sentences for soul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul
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The fun-loving spirit of the shimmery product was captured in the punky campaign, inspired by the 2012 thriller in which Gomez starred alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine and James Franco.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
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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Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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, when both partners practice emotional sovereignty, the relationship becomes a safer space for growth.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There are no current recommendations to use black currants to treat any conditions, but the berries are loaded with vitamin C and other antioxidants that some research suggests may ease joint pain and support your immune system, heart, and eye health.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
1 July 2025
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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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Again, such symptoms are quite non-specific and can represent many different conditions ranging from too much stress in your life to sleep apnea to depression to long Covid to cancer.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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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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Nichols’s insecurities came to mind while reading Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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However, Gunther made clear his mind is on Goldberg going into the premium live event later this month.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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