1
as in spirits
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
many religions teach that the soul is immortal
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2
as in people
a member of the human race
I promise I won't tell another soul
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3
as in essences
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 hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
knew in her soul that it was true
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Recent Examples of souls
As a result, many legends are connected to its violent past, and its dungeon, in particular, is said to be haunted by tortured souls.
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
The elder Broncos did not just steal the souls of opposing quarterbacks.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s not exactly a direct lift, though the souls of Freddy’s victims do tear him apart in The Dream Master.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The seasonal spectacle will reach its untimely ending the night before Halloween at a secret location with only 1,000 unfortunate souls allowed entry (if that’s you, sign up at the mailing list at the Wondaween website for your chance to attend).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
This costume is reminiscent of what messengers from the underworld who guide souls to the afterlife would wear in traditional Korean mythology.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Every three months, public companies must bare their financial souls to investors, analysts, competitors and journalists hungry to scrutinize margins and future guidance.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
The elder Broncos did not just steal the souls of opposing quarterbacks.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s not exactly a direct lift, though the souls of Freddy’s victims do tear him apart in The Dream Master.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The seasonal spectacle will reach its untimely ending the night before Halloween at a secret location with only 1,000 unfortunate souls allowed entry (if that’s you, sign up at the mailing list at the Wondaween website for your chance to attend).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
This costume is reminiscent of what messengers from the underworld who guide souls to the afterlife would wear in traditional Korean mythology.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Every three months, public companies must bare their financial souls to investors, analysts, competitors and journalists hungry to scrutinize margins and future guidance.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Medications, substances and health conditions can all play a role.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their research shows that microbes and iron minerals can work together to strip toxic substances from soil efficiently and sustainably, without heavy machinery or harmful chemicals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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If Barack Obama had done this, Republicans would be losing their minds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cohen, 57, delved into the personal lives of Plemons, his Bugonia costar Emma Stone and their director Yorgos Lanthimos.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Their everyday lives consisted of slogging through an intense tour schedule and stuffing all four members into one hotel room — sometimes, lead singer Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley even slept on the hotel room floor.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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