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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
Ivanhoe Electric continues to focus on its critical metals, data processing, and energy storage segments, with significant activities at its Santa Cruz and Tintic projects.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Go down another 20,000 miles (about 32,000 kilometers), and the hydrogen becomes more like flowing liquid metal, a material so exotic that only recently, and with great difficulty, have scientists reproduced it in the laboratory.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Items like rare and precious gems, a golden chalice, gold coins, other precious metals, jeweled necklaces and even a Tiffany Glass vase.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Scatter the different metals around the tree with ornaments, garlands, and flowers for a metallic Christmas display that sparkles next to string lights.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Go down another 20,000 miles (about 32,000 kilometers), and the hydrogen becomes more like flowing liquid metal, a material so exotic that only recently, and with great difficulty, have scientists reproduced it in the laboratory.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Items like rare and precious gems, a golden chalice, gold coins, other precious metals, jeweled necklaces and even a Tiffany Glass vase.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Scatter the different metals around the tree with ornaments, garlands, and flowers for a metallic Christmas display that sparkles next to string lights.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metal
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In a competitive market, businesses that lean into this movement by offering products that speak to both style and substance are poised for success.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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This is the iPhone of herbal vaporizers and is better for your lungs and anyone who would object to the odor of certain substances.WIRED, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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For Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strength is everything.Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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This strength training weight vest is built to last with durable neoprene rubber fabric and double-stitching, weighted with iron sand.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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The state board revised the materials after the versions proposed in May faced heavy criticism, according to the Texas Education Agency.Amanda Musa, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Nanofibers are any fibrous material that are less than 100 nanometers (nm).Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, spending an hourglass boosts your stamina and shortens the wait time.PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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The caffeine high felt from drinking coffee comes from adrenaline and cortisol running through your body, which provides you with stamina and euphoria.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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That’s a lot of good stuff at an equally good sale price.Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Best Travel Organizer Deals Under $50 Travel organizers make keeping track of your stuff so much easier.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Another area where both the administration and Congress have power to ease regulation is on the issue of permitting reform.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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By law, Israel, as the occupying power, has the responsibility to provide education.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The 13-year-old's family sued Malone at the time but the matter was later settled out of court.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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After Kyle updated her on her current relationship with The Agency founder, Sutton admitted she wasn't convinced that things wouldn't turn nasty once the matter of money got involved.Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Make 2024 different from previous years and unlock all your hidden potentials.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Beyond its economic implications, the legislation reflects an understanding of blockchain’s potential to drive financial inclusion.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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