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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
disturbing, enigmatic paintings that seem to embody the psyche of this brilliant but troubled artist
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
a novel that explores the psyche of a depressed teen
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Recent Examples of psyche
The Oakland Hills fire is such a historic catastrophe that it is burned into the department psyche.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
The devastation of the fires has undoubtedly taken a grave toll on the psyches of those affected, experts agree.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
However, Heather’s greater context of how the fear of shame from the community can mess with anyone’s psyche does make sense.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Don’t believe that your psyche is a leadership team?
—Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
The devastation of the fires has undoubtedly taken a grave toll on the psyches of those affected, experts agree.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
However, Heather’s greater context of how the fear of shame from the community can mess with anyone’s psyche does make sense.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Don’t believe that your psyche is a leadership team?
—Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for psyche
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyche
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By the season’s end, his yard transforms into a showcase capturing the spirit and soul of the Chiefs’.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Kinard Shirley was an independent soul, spending a day with his mother on his birthday and rising in the predawn hours to land a construction job.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The series takes the indelible line about the great responsibility that comes with great power and uses it to compare Spider-Man’s idealistic Boy Scout altruism to the goals of other characters who are good guys in their own minds, if not within the moral rubric of the show.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even if Albritton can convince the three Republicans who did not vote with him Tuesday and who are not already committed to DeSantis to change their minds, at least two of the five votes will have to come from Democrats.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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So in December, after a few years of planning and research, Couture debuted Local Liquid, a centralized online shop for local beverages — not just craft beer, but coffee, wine, spirits, seltzers, mixers and juices.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lamont’s directorial touch is evident in the film’s vibrant color palette, which reflects the energy and spirit of its characters.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Richards was originally diagnosed in 2023 with a type of brain tumor known as a glioblastoma.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 14 Sources Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Franklin’s Pragmatic Idealism: Impact Over Ideology Franklin’s brilliance was not only in his intellect but in his ability to turn ideas into real-world solutions.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Reeder’s a smallish winger (5-foot-10, 170 pounds) who relies on his on-ice intellect to navigate the ice, play off his linemates, find pockets of space and distribute.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Psyche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyche. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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