the Spirit

noun

: God in the form of a spirit in Christianity : the Holy Spirit

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And holding court at the front of the hood is the Spirit of Ecstasy in 18- and 24-karat gold. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 And in Dearborn Heights, a takeover caused chaos and led to some violence during the Spirit Festival. — Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 18 June 2026 In fact, in the Seventies, just about everyone was bidding to be the bearer of the Spirit of ’76, from Jimmy Carter to the rock band Kiss. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Spirit

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“The Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Spirit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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