METALS 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 Its slim metal build includes automatic brightness safeguard defenses and native Picture-by-Picture side-by-side multitasking. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Sette suggests that macroeconomic conditions and monetary demand will contribute to shorter-term price swings, while industrial demand in the AI and solar industries will provide a rising price floor for the metal in the longer-term. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Other risks to metal production from El Nino include the potential for aluminum and zinc shortages caused by low water levels in hydroelectric dams in China’s southern Yunnan province. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Ultra-Industrial Kitchen Ultra-industrial kitchens often have a cold and unfinished look due to their commercial-looking hood, open metal shelving, and concrete-looking counters, Brien says. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for metal

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Noun

Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.

— Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Quince This matching set feels especially nice on warm nights, thanks to its naturally cooling bamboo viscose material.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Made from fade-, pill-, and weather-resistant material, this quilt is built to last many seasons.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of material

Noun

The Estadio Azteca, which will host the England game, sits 2,240 metres above sea level, which not only gives the hosts an acclimatisation advantage but shifts greater focus onto physical stamina and endurance.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
The rucking vest has moved from military training grounds into mainstream fitness gear, and 2026 has delivered a wave of new options built for people who want to add strength and stamina to a simple walk.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Organizers had urged attendees earlier in the day Sunday to monitor conditions closely as forecasts called for the potential of severe thunderstorms across DC.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

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