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as in substance
the basic elements from which something can be developed
She believes that love is the metal that binds us.
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as in strength
strength of spirit
The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months.
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Recent Examples of metal
Each room is outfitted with custom wood and metal headboards, Santa Maria wood wardrobes, and Labrica sitting area furniture.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
The silk fibers performed the best on cardboard and wood, both instantly and after 10 minutes, but also work on materials like plastic, glass, and metal.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Jewelry has always been repurposed when times are hard; stones prised out and metals melted down for sale.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
The silk fibers performed the best on cardboard and wood, both instantly and after 10 minutes, but also work on materials like plastic, glass, and metal.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Others construct their masterpieces out of twisted pieces of metal or hot-pink PVC.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Jewelry has always been repurposed when times are hard; stones prised out and metals melted down for sale.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for metal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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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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As the Tribune Editorial Board astutely observed last week, the most important thing is the substance — 15 months after the war in Gaza started, the parties were finally able to come to terms.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Its strength also has to do with the water under the ice and the distribution of the load on the ice, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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Yoga is known to build core strength and improve flexibility and balance, helping prevent falls and associated injuries.—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, the city’s archaeologist, Adrian Espinosa-Valdor, told the board that the intent behind the plan from the start has been to keep all materials from the dig close to home.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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No plan for the day after The rubble clearance and eventual rebuilding of homes will require billions of dollars and the ability to bring construction materials and heavy equipment into the territory — neither of which are assured.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Doing it in back-to-back years would require amazing stamina. 7.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Biden dropped out of the 2024 race in July amid concerns over his age and stamina and endorsed Vice President Harris, who lost to Trump in November.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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Your child might surprise you by actually talking about their day—or at least the weird green stuff on their plate.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Iris does some wild stuff to win her man back, but Gordon sells the hell out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The power of PileMate in Sag Harbor is prominent, especially in wintertime.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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In Koena’s view, China’s policy of non-interference speaks to how different powers operate in Africa, with China focusing on economics and Russia on security.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Deadline has also reached out to SAG-AFTRA on the matter of AI being used in The Brutalist, particularly since Brody is up for Best Actor Drama at the SAG Awards.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Choosing the Wrong Fibers Rug material matters—especially in busy households with kids or pets.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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The new price target indicates just around 5% upside potential from where shares closed Friday.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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There’s still concern about the potential for mudslides and rockslides in L.A. County areas recently burned by wildfire.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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