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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
many thought that the mayor's speech lacked substance because specific proposals for solving the city's problems were few
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
tireless caring and nurturing that was the very substance of maternal love
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
measure the worth of a person not by his earthly substance but by his good deeds
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether the soul is a substance entirely independent of the body
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Recent Examples of substance
As some people have already noticed, the drugs appear to cut the risk for some substance use disorders, including addictions to opioids, alcohol, stimulants and sedatives.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
For those in the cannabis industry, the delay was cause for some concern, as rescheduling to Schedule III stands to help their businesses make deductions or add credit to their annual federal taxes, something businesses that deal with Schedule I or Schedule II substances can’t do.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
Some substances released when plastics and other materials are burnt may increase the risk of certain cancers when inhaled—such as benzene or formaldehyde.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Almost everyone Sanders associated with in the NFL saw the style initially but the substance eventually.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
For those in the cannabis industry, the delay was cause for some concern, as rescheduling to Schedule III stands to help their businesses make deductions or add credit to their annual federal taxes, something businesses that deal with Schedule I or Schedule II substances can’t do.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
Some substances released when plastics and other materials are burnt may increase the risk of certain cancers when inhaled—such as benzene or formaldehyde.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Almost everyone Sanders associated with in the NFL saw the style initially but the substance eventually.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substance
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The new price target indicates just around 5% upside potential from where shares closed Friday.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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There’s still concern about the potential for mudslides and rockslides in L.A. County areas recently burned by wildfire.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Local landmarks are, in essence, silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes.—
Katherine McGrath,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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But what's glaringly absent is a discussion of how this influx of wealth impacts the working class in these areas.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Seven secrets that separate high earning entrepreneurs from everyone else Building wealth requires thinking differently to how most people think.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Accident-only This budget-minded option only covers expenses related to emergencies, such as broken bones, swallowed objects, snakebites and traumatic dental fractures.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Hindle and Baseman walked Vulture through the thinking behind the various cursed objects and furniture that haunt the world of Severance.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
28 Jan. 2025
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Buying clothes secondhand is a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, which is responsible for mass-producing clothing using cheap materials.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Kensington Palace said its recent $25 million investment will enhance the company’s nature data platform, expand its international reach and scale its solution to meet the increasing data requirements of its corporate and conservation customers.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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This story was updated to clarify Howard Chan’s salary and the source of that information, the information regarding the names of the 32 small business who received COVID funds and the nature of the email to Shoun Thao related to the CBCC event.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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Such efforts can help strengthen the protection of digital assets and customer data while addressing the evolving demands of API security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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At issue between the two politicians is far more than personal feelings: California will require billions in federal aid to rebuild, and local and state entities are banking on large-scale reimbursements for their spending.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The government alleges that the related entities were shell companies or companies that were previously operational but no longer active.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Substance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substance. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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