SOUL Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

soul

noun

ˈsōl

Definition of soul

as in spirit

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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body
flesh

as in person

a member of the human race I promise I won't tell another soul

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as in essence

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 heart

the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions knew in her soul that it was true

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Recent Examples of soul So still searching for a first win, while also moving on to, seemingly, soul searching for a critical missing element. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Westview Abbey, the grand mausoleum that looms over the back of the property like a castle on a moor, holds the remains of more than 11,000 souls and exudes an air of eerie stillness. — Jim Auchmutey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Gone way too soon, but for a good soul, is there ever on time? — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 These ideas sparked my weary soul, fueled by both the deeply universal script and Chidgasornpongse’s formal control of his images, both mundane and surreal. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soul

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul

Noun

In the spirit of B-movie icons like Roger Corman, the film was shot in four days for $40,000 in order to celebrate Chris LaMartina’s 40th birthday.

— William Earl, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
In that spirit, three articles offering guidance across the course of a woman’s life were published Monday in Circulation.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirit

Noun

First, the essence of each brand tends to manifest in aesthetics and interaction models.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
Rather than rehashing traditional compositions, the group recognizes these sorely untapped sounds as living and malleable, creating new interpretations that bring them to our times without losing an ounce of their essence and verve.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of essence

Noun

Believing her daughter’s life was on the line, Del Mastro followed the caller’s instructions for five hours.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Three of those defendants, in agreements, pleaded guilty to capital murder and were sentenced to life without parole.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of life

Noun

For Washington, the primary task is not only to mediate the substance of a deal but also to learn how to choreograph negotiations amid ongoing military action.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Running Tide had struggled to grow kelp offshore at scale and shifted toward deployments of wood chips mixed with alkaline substances, said former general manager Kristinn Hróbjartsson.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Standing in the cereal aisle with a cart full of hungry kids on your mind, that price gap between the name-brand box and the one right next to it hits different these days.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
The high cost of healthcare is hitting Minnesotans hard, and the issue is top of mind for many voters just eight days before the midterm elections.

— Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026