METAL Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

metal

noun

Definition of metal

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 Perhaps crushing Iron Man and Jake Sully under his big metal boot? — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 However, the hydrogen-producing reaction at the cathode depends heavily on scarce platinum-group metals. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The station was made with minimalism in mind, and its durable ABS and metal build and zinc alloy give it a look so sleek that the other devices on your desk will be jealous. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Bushings are pieces that help metal parts stay aligned and reduce friction. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for metal

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Noun

Pappas has also supported strict limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are synthetic chemicals that can be found in an array of consumer products, including clothing, shampoo, electronics, and cleaning products.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Discovery of the substance immediately made Tak Sumaya, an assistant professor who helped identify it in the coffee maker water, suspicious.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Battle-tested Like their patron Iran, the Houthis have deployed asymmetric warfare for the 21st century by capitalizing on their strengths — primarily drones and missiles.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Mixing wand finish is oxidizing for mixing lacks replacement with stainless steel material.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Long after the band’s final show at Reading Festival in 1989, Spacemen 3 continued to chip away at the album’s source material.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of material

Noun

Under that gorgeous screen, the watch is packed with 32GB of storage, tons of sports modes to track your activities, and a myriad of other metrics, including overall stamina, sleep, VO2 max, recovery insights, and even wrist power.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Ambitious mukbang-ers eager to prove their gastronomic stamina descended on Red Lobster locations across the country to consume absurd quantities of shrimp.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

Even the stuff from the best Japanese markets (and a few chain sushi restaurants) will supply that familiar whiff to varying degrees.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Kate and Hal are mostly enjoying an interlude that Hal thinks is purely romantic, with a bit of work stuff sprinkled on top, and which Kate has designed as more of a half-and-half experience.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

Its boosted flat-six engine receives a power bump, and rear-axle steering is now standard, as are larger brakes with six-piston calipers up front.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Europe is now home to some of the most promising companies building clean power, while remaining an expensive place to buy it.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

The choice of materials, their adhesion and the design of the part all matter.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
When the plant roots encounter an area acidified by decaying plant matter—a chemical gradient distinct from that of animal matter—ABA builds up on the side facing the rot, encouraging growth in the other direction.

— Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of matter

Noun

The debate about how to control AI and limit its potential for damage is healthy and necessary.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
While each involves risk and the potential for reward, increasingly, they’re being delivered through a remarkably similar digital experience.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

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