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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
many thought that the mayor's speech lacked substance because specific proposals for solving the city's problems were few
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
tireless caring and nurturing that was the very substance of maternal love
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
measure the worth of a person not by his earthly substance but by his good deeds
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether the soul is a substance entirely independent of the body
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Recent Examples of substance
Alcohol and caffeine are two common substances that interfere with deep sleep.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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, 29 Nov. 2024
Many recreational and prescription drugs contain stimulants (drugs that increase activity in your central nervous system) and other substances that can trigger symptoms of tachycardia.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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, 29 Nov. 2024
Many recreational and prescription drugs contain stimulants (drugs that increase activity in your central nervous system) and other substances that can trigger symptoms of tachycardia.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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This curiosity led him to specialize in immunology during his Ph.D. studies, focusing on the immune system’s potential to combat diseases, including cancer.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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And whilst most small business owners will have no desire to take the franchising route, there are certainly some valuable lessons that can be learned from the franchise business model and applied to any business in order to unlock potential and to fuel growth.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Van Buren initially hails Tóth as a genius; his support offers the architect a chance to reclaim not merely the professional identity the war stripped from him but, in exercising his artistry, the essence of his humanity.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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More wealth is built through excellent money management than high incomes; that’s how powerful good money management can be.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mangione goes on to rail in his manifesto about the disparity between America’s wealth and the quality of its health care, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Tuesday.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The leading cause of food recalls are bacteria, foreign objects and allergens that are triggered when products are exposed to wheat, dairy and nuts, often due to cross contamination.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kat Dunbar spotted the strange object early one night several weeks ago while driving home with her children, and she was stumped.Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration has been selling off materials for the southern border wall since at least August 2023, with some of these being auctioned off for as low as $5 in removed listings online.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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While this was just the beginning of the trial, there were a significant amount of material facts that came to light through testimony, documents, emails, text messages, and letters within and between the companies since 2021.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s me, the one whose lack of innate ability seems to have defied both nature and nurture.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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From their hillside not far from the banks of the Ohio River, the Hills were able to pursue a passion for plants and nature which began for them both decades before in rural Illinois.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, in the private assets space, the company can charge higher fees to clients, who are institutional investors and wealthy individuals.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Companies, government entities, and even our military will need to think carefully about mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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All for-profit activities of OpenAI and its related entities should be paused to protect investors and consumers alike.Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Substance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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