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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
the theological and philosophical belief that the spirit is superior to the body
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2
as in mode
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
had been in a combative spirit all week
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as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
Hamlet's late father appears to him in the form of a spirit and with the revelation that he was in fact murdered
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as in liquor
spirits plural
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirit
Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
These artists are set to deliver performances that will celebrate the spirit of filmmaking and its legends.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
While the gobies were spirited away to safety, another fish of top concern remained in danger.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Douglas Friedman The team prides itself on its collaborative spirit, working closely with like-minded creatives to throw out crazy ideas—even bad ones can be refined to become great concepts with everyone’s input.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
These artists are set to deliver performances that will celebrate the spirit of filmmaking and its legends.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Overwhelmed by grief and fear, the child’s plight moves the Faerie Queen, who compassionately spirits him away to the Faerie State, to preserve his innocence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
While the gobies were spirited away to safety, another fish of top concern remained in danger.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirit
Noun
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Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to Owens, excellence is impossible for a restless soul.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Continuous megawatt power millimeter-waves can also be efficiently (>90 percent) guided to great distances (>10 km) using a variety of modes and waveguide (pipes) systems, including the potential of using smooth bore coiled and jointed/ joined tubing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both the rear- and front-facing cameras feature night and portrait modes.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the epic fifth and final season, Joe Goldberg returns to New York to enjoy his happily ever after… until his perfect life is threatened by the ghosts of his past and his own dark desires.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2025
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The tariff talk reignited fears of a trade war, a ghost from 2018-2019 that markets still remember.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Following that initial maneuver, the Blue Ghost captured two new incredible shots – one of Earth with the moon in the distance and one of Earth reflecting off the spacecraft's solar panel with the moon on the horizon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Photos from the protest captured the demonstrator being arrested by Capitol Police, while the MAGA supporter was pictured with a streak of blue spray paint across the side of his face.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Gabriel Moses, the short film explores the essence of human connection through the rich and vibrant lens of West African culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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President Trump has publicly said any peace rested on Ukraine ending its NATO ambitions and relinquishing territory seized by Moscow — in essence ceding to two key Russian demands.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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The film’s effect on the perception of Brazil’s powerful military has been something of a virtuous circle: the political mood powers the popularity of the movie, and the movie in turn powers the political mood.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is one big off-field question that will determine much of the mood on the terraces over the final phase of the season: what will the club do about ticket prices and concession policies for the 2025-26 season?—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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An iconic apex predator appeared through thick fog like an apparition and cautiously watched a photographer in Yellowstone National Park, stunning video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Feb. 2025
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Narrow beams of sunlight illuminate the torched frame of a single chair – like an apparition of the torturer who once stood there.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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