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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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as in people
a member of the human race
I promise I won't tell another soul
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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
The Village now looks like the original safe space, apart from the mainstream world and ready to help anyone reinvent themselves or stumble upon like-minded souls, face to face.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
As these desperate souls cling to life the only thing that remains is hope.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Through storytelling and dance, Hart and another leader will lead a reenactment of the Wild Hunt, a story about guiding souls who've died during the year into the afterlife.
—Rose Conlon, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Ancient Egyptians used rosemary in embalming practices and buried the dead with sprigs of the herb to protect their souls on the journey to the afterlife.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
The tables were neatly lined up, a small vase with a sprig of plastic holly on each, but the place was empty, including the counter where a few lonely souls had been stationed when McArdle stopped in earlier.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Pity the poor souls who go on group vacations with Virgos in charge and find out their wake-up times have been listed on the itinerary.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
There will be many Democratic leaders whose political souls will be living in Dante's inferno.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Coming in the wake of last week’s fire sale of nearly everything on the ranch, the series’ wandering souls were left adrift.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
As these desperate souls cling to life the only thing that remains is hope.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Through storytelling and dance, Hart and another leader will lead a reenactment of the Wild Hunt, a story about guiding souls who've died during the year into the afterlife.
—Rose Conlon, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Ancient Egyptians used rosemary in embalming practices and buried the dead with sprigs of the herb to protect their souls on the journey to the afterlife.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
The tables were neatly lined up, a small vase with a sprig of plastic holly on each, but the place was empty, including the counter where a few lonely souls had been stationed when McArdle stopped in earlier.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Pity the poor souls who go on group vacations with Virgos in charge and find out their wake-up times have been listed on the itinerary.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
There will be many Democratic leaders whose political souls will be living in Dante's inferno.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Coming in the wake of last week’s fire sale of nearly everything on the ranch, the series’ wandering souls were left adrift.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souls
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Many people will find their holiday season populated by conflict, but in the past that has meant literal war for the Duke of Sussex.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The box was filled with messages, mainly from children, but also from people asking the fairies to help guide them through their grief.Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed turbine blades constructed from recycled plant substances using sugars extracted from wood, plant residues, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The study found that there were declines across substances.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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These mystical creatures were first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, where locals blamed them for the deaths of several domestic animals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The receivers and tight ends don’t include any stars but go deep in terms of guys who can do damage.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our guys had to buy into our defense.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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So certain things that would kill in a room are a disservice to the audience.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Souls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souls. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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