SOULS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

souls

noun

plural of soul

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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bodies
flesh

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 world has lost one of its brightest lights and kindest souls. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 This narrative of the woes of leadership could serve as a cautionary tale for the few dozen men and women in both of America’s political parties currently searching their souls and consulting their spouses about whether to run for president. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Between Hail Marys, the half a dozen faithful ask God to save both their souls and the 175-year-old church that many of them have belonged to for years and, in some cases, generations. — New York Times, 11 Oct. 2026 The story takes place during the course of one evening, in a hazy spiritual plane where anguished souls are caught between life and the hereafter. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 The end result is a sharp, unapologetic art-house novel full of gravitas, humor and heartbreaking revelations about the Black American experience and the thousand and one ways our nation can shatter Black souls. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Related Stories With 2,000 souls on board, the stakes are high and suspicion spreads, as the mission turned murder investigation slowly transforms into a global security crisis. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 This rash of injuries over the past year plus has fans wondering whether the Panthers sold their souls for those back-to-back Cups. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Together the Bakkers spoke of the souls saved and the hardships overcome by those who put their lives in the hands of the Lord. — Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.

— Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

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Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

For the skincare enthusiast who knows her serums from her essences, an exfoliating cleanser from DIME Beauty can be a thoughtful addition to her routine.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Following the Korean beauty trend, Costioli would layer on product after product — toners, serums, essences and moisturizers — in pursuit of an ultra-dewy complexion.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of essences

Noun

From elaborate cocktail shrimp towers down to pigs in a blanket and grape jelly meatballs in slow cookers, these dishes are returning to our homes and our hearts.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Our hearts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hearts

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Forty years after two powerful men met in Reykjavík, three women—indeed, three world leaders—came together to continue the conversation.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Black men are imprisoned at more than five times the rate of white men, and a lot of commentators move straight from that number to the conclusion that the criminal justice system is racist.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of men

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
In April 2026, the FDA proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide from the list of bulk drug substances that outsourcing facilities may use for compounding under Section 503B based on clinical need.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of substances

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That doesn’t just ease the minds of residents, the HOA president told the Herald, but equips them with data that could be used in potential litigation.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The world is vast and people’s minds are just these amazing maelstroms, for good or for ill.

— Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026